Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Newly Listed 1880 and was awarded for

1880 and was awarded for meritorious services to the country and the community

with some featured photographs in a duotone format

bronze link chain with hook attached to the shorter strap

It is engraved "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit" (In Memory of my Service Period) on the blade on one side

He was transferred to the Naval Training Station at Farragut

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Newly Listed 1880 and was awarded for(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1907 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 79