Prussia, Kingdom. A Medal For Rescue From Danger, Type Iii Archive and retains virtually 100% of

and retains virtually 100% of original finish

and slight fraying in a few locations on the cord itself

Separate Distinguished Service Medals exist for the different branches of the military as well as a fifth version of the medal which is a senior award of the United States Department of Defense

one link needs repair

as well as lacerations to face and scalp

Prussia, Kingdom. A Medal For Rescue From Danger, Type Iii Archive and retains virtually 100% of(Erinnerungsmedaille fr Rettung aus Gefahr III. Form). Instituted 22 September 1833. (1872 1911 issue). Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a raised leftward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), within a circular oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 50. 60 mm in diameter, weighing 54. 6 grams, in near