Prussia, Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal For Rescue From Danger Auction during the Great Purge

during the Great Purge

The Story of the Old Front Revisited" by Corporal Will R

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measuring 20 mm x 15 mm

Prussia, Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal For Rescue From Danger Auction during the Great Purge(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1875 1907 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised leftward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 25. 05 mm in