Saxony, Kingdom. A Medal for Lifesaving, Museum Exhibition Piece
(Medaille für Lebensrettung, Museumsstück). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a rightward-facing profile of King Friedrich August III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR LEBENS-RETTUNG” (“FOR LIFESAVING”), within an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 35.49 mm in diameter, weighing 20.7 grams, some loss of silver finish evident, a museum exhibition piece in better than very fine condition.

