Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Archive repair evident in the white

repair evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides

a Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Ernestine House Order Merit Medal

Solingen) with the Henckels insignia above and dated "1938" below on the blade

withsun rays emanating between the arms of a Latin Cross from the centre applique

centering three rank "gulls" and oakleaf half wreath

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Archive repair evident in the white(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1833 1864 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title and topped by a star indicating a first pattern award, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR