German Awards - Silver Medal "For Saving a Life" 6th Form 1905

The medals were first established in 1831 by King Anton and co-ruler Frederick Augustus. Medals were awarded in gold, silver and bronze, both portable and non-portable. Until then, rescue statuses were paid bonuses, which, according to the fund, were provided only in the form of exceptions. The 1st form was granted in 1831-1836 and carried portraits of both founders. The 2nd form of 1836-1854 carried a portrait of King Frederick Augustus II, the 3rd form of 1854-1873 - a portrait of King Johann, the 4th form of 1873-1902 - a portrait of King Albert, the 5th form of 1902-1904 - a portrait of King George.
Shown here 6. The 1904 uniform was issued until 1918 as the last uniform. The tagger was Bardulek. The face value of gold is about 5, silver is about 390.

Round silver medal with rim. A convex eye with a ribbon ring is soldered on top.

Front side:

• On the edge of the inscription: - FRIEDRICH - AUGUST - KING - BACKGROUND - SAXONY -
In the
• center is a portrait of the king, facing right.

Downside:

• Along the edge at a distance is a dense oak-deciduous wreath.
• Above and below they are connected crosswise.
• In the included field, three-line font:
• - FOR -/- LIFE = -/- SALVATION -.

Tape:

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Obverse: Silver Medal for Saving a Life 6. Form 1905

Reverse: Silver Medal for Saving Life 6. Form 1905

Established:

May 18, 1831 by King Anton and Frederick Augustus (co-ruler)
1904 6th form by King Frederick Augustus III.

Awarded:

1904 – 1918

Data:

• Material: Silver
• Size: about 35mm - 35.5mm
• Weight: about 20 - 21 g

estimated collector price:

300 – 330 €

OEK Number:

2244