Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity Constructed of green rayon/wool bland

Constructed of green rayon/wool bland

measuring 46 mm (w) x 100 mm (l)

He returned back to Germany and arrived in Berlin before the end of the year

stamped "217th OVERSEAS BATTALION"

very light wear evident on the exterior

Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity Constructed of green rayon/wool bland(Verdienstmedaille fr Rettung aus Gefahr Miniatur) Instituted 8 May 1853. A miniature circular medal, the obverse bears a right facing bear walking on a wall, circumscribed with FUERCHTE GOTT UND BEFOLGE SEINE BEFEHLE (SAVE GOD AND OBEY HIS COMMANDS), the reverse centre is inscribed with FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), encompassed by an oak leaf wreath, with loop for suspension, measuring 14. 45 mm (w) x 16. 98 mm (h), very fine.