Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Hold An Iron Cross Second Class

An Iron Cross Second Class 1939 by J

In silvered and gilt bronze with red and light blue enamels

inspection marked with an "M" within a circular border beside the crossguard on both sides

(DRL Verleihungsurkunden)

mint un-issued condition

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Hold An Iron Cross Second Class(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