German Awards - Badge of Honor "For Saving Human Lives" 1889

Ludwig IV. modified the front side with a cabinet order of June 8, 1889 with his image. The stamps for the medal were made by medalist J. Ries from Darmstadt. Persons without a special title were awarded for excellent merit, commendable deeds and exceptional achievements. Various advantages differ in the inscription on the reverse. The following inscriptions are known: - FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE -, - FOR MERIT -, - FOR MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE -, - FOR FIFTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE -, - FOR SAVING HUMAN LIVES -, - FOR SAVING FROM MORTAL DANGER -. The font is 2-line, 3-line and 5-line. The general badge of honor was established on September 25, 1843 by Ludwig II. established as a civil badge of honor. It was no longer issued until his death in 1848. His son Ludwig III. November 14, 1849 awarded the medal his portrait and statutes. These medals were the first award. Shown here 2. The form featuring Ludwig IV. is less common due to the short lease period. These common honorary signs were replaced in 1894 by medals depicting the Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, which were awarded until 1918. Under him, life-saving medals became an independent award in 1896. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. 1, 1997.

Round silver medal with raised border. Above is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

• Along the edge is the inscription: - LUDWIG - IV - GROSHERZOG - VON - HESSEN -
In the
• center of the picture is a portrait of Ludwig IV. with a full beard.
• Under the cervical region are small: - J. RIES -.

Downside:

• Along the edge there is one wreath formed from 2 branches connected at the bottom by a double loop.
• On the left is a laurel branch, and on the right is an oak branch.
• In the nested field, 5-line font: - FOR -/- SALVATION -/- FROM -/- PERSON -/- LIFE -.

Tape:

• 1: light blue 39 mm wide, red 2.5 mm edging.

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Obverse: Common Badge of Honor For Saving Human Lives 1889

Reverse: Common Badge of Honor For Saving Human Lives 1889

Established:

September 25, 1843 by the Grand Duke Ludwig II.
June 8, 1889 by the Grand Duke Ludwig IV.

Awarded:

1889 – 1894

Data:

• Material: Silver
• Size: 33mm
• Weight: About 15g

estimated collector price:

780 – 830 €

OEK Number:

882