Awards of Germany - Medal "For salvation from danger" 1933

This commemorative medal for escape from danger was established along with a portable small rescue medal on June 22, 1933 by Reich President von Hindenburg. Rescue medals of German states, established since 1925 after World War I, could not be awarded in accordance with the Law on Titles, Orders and Badges of Honor of April 7, 1933. Already submitted proposals for awarding could be awarded old medals even before the beginning of 1934. The new medals were designed by sculptor Professor Hermann Müller-Erfurt. Production was handled by the Prussian Mint in Berlin. Medals were awarded for saving a life. A portable medal was awarded to rescuers who risked their lives to accomplish this feat. The medal shown here was for rescuers rescuing people with significant mortal danger. Both medals were awarded to the same person 1 time. People who had already received a rescue medal on the ribbon could no longer receive a medal. On July 10, 1936, the requirements for the award were changed. Now they included actions to save an indefinite circle of people from a clear danger to life. Until 1936, the documents were signed by the Reich President, and for the commemorative medal - by the Minister of the Interior. Now the document on the rescue medal was signed by the Fuhrer and Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler, and the State Secretary and Head of the Presidential Office signed the commemorative medal. The proposal was repeatedly amended and extended to conquered or annexed areas. I don't know the guaranteed numbers. If with silver dots on the rim then
- crescent 835 PR.M.BLN. - Prussian Mint of Berlin.

Round silver medal with raised border.

Front side:

• Large, left-facing eagle with outstretched wings and a triangular chest shield.
In
• a chest shield with narrow raised edges, a swastika placed on top.
• Eagle with 5 separate, large feathers on the wings, 5 stylized feathers on the tail.
• Catches with 4 claws spread each.

Downside:

• Along the edge is a turning wreath of oak leaves with acorns.
• The latter consists of 12 groups of leaves with 3 vesicles each and one head.
• Acorns are alternately directed outward and inward.
• In the nested field, 4-line font: - FOR -/- RESCUE -/- SHUTDOWN -/- DANGER -.

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