Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 GTRexclude the reverse with a raised

the reverse with a raised number “12”

30 mm (w) x 53

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one faded to a sepia-toned look

It was established with six grades and in 1933

Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 GTRexclude the reverse with a raised(Verdienstmedaille fr Rettung aus Gefahr Miniatur) Instituted 8 May 1853. A miniature circular medal, the obverse bears a right facing bear walking on a wall, circumscribed with FUERCHTE GOTT UND BEFOLGE SEINE BEFEHLE (SAVE GOD AND OBEY HIS COMMANDS), the reverse centre is inscribed with FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), encompassed by an oak leaf wreath, with loop for suspension, measuring 14. 45 mm (w) x 16. 98 mm (h), very fine.