Awards of Germany - Badge of Honor "For Salvation from Mortal Danger" 1889

The Common Badge of Honor "For Salvation from Mortal Danger," along with other Common Badges of Honor, was established under Louis IV. with new front sides. Due to the short awarding period, these medals are less common than 1. on the front. The stamps for the medal were made by medalist J. Ries from Darmstadt. The general badge of honor was awarded as a reward and recognition of excellent merits, namely commendable actions and exceptional merits. 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. Ludwig IV. modified the front side with a cabinet order of June 8, 1889 with his image. 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. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. 1, 1997.

Round silver medal with rim. 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 -/- RESCUE -/- OFF. -/- LIFE -/- DANGER -.

Tape:

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

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Obverse: Common Badge of Honor "For Salvation from Mortal Danger" 1889

Badge of Honor "For Salvation from Mortal Danger" 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:

1200 – 1400 €

OEK Number:

883