Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Medal for Rescue from Danger, c.1900
(Verdienst-Ehrenzeichen für Rettung aus Gefahr am Band). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1875-1907 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward-facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR” (“FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER”), unmarked, measuring 25.77 mm in diameter, weighing 9.5 grams, in better than very fine condition.

