Germany Awards - Medal for Escape from Mortal Danger

On May 2, 1896, Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig established the Salvation Medals as a separate award. Prior to that, they were a common badge of honor "For saving human lives," "For repeatedly saving human lives" and, probably, "For saving from mortal danger." Rescue medals were awarded for courage and dedication in saving human lives at risk to life. This award cannot be claimed. The latter "risk to life" option is extremely rare. Some copies were embossed with this inscription. The exact numbers are unknown. The award of this medal is also not confirmed. However, in some, few estates, these medals have been proven. Whether these medals already existed as a general badge of honor or only as a rescue medal should also remain open. Medals with the words "FOR SAVING FROM MORTAL DANGER" are also not valued due to rarity. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. I, 1997.

Round silver medal with raised border. Above is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring. Near the eyelet on the left, they crashed - SILVER - and on the right - 0.900 -.

Front side:

In the
• center of the picture is a portrait of the Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig.
• On the edge of the inscription: - ERNST - LUDWIG - GRAND DUKE - BACKGROUND - HESSE -.

Downside:

• Center 5-line enlarged font: - FOR -/- RESCUE -/- OFF -/- LIFE -/- DANGER -.
• Surrounded by a round wreath, tied from below with a double loop.
• Oak leaves on the right, bay leaves on the left.

Tape:

•  36 mm, edges white 1 mm, edge stripes light blue/white 3.5 mm, center stripes red/light blue/red, 7/4/7 mm

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