Prussia, Kingdom. A Medal for Rescue from Danger, Type III
(Erinnerungsmedaille für Rettung aus Gefahr III. Form). Instituted 22 September 1833. (1872-1911 issue). Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a raised leftward-facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR” (“FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER”), within a circular oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 50.60 mm in diameter, weighing 54.6 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

