Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity dark greenish-gray painted surface

dark greenish-gray painted surface

very light wear evident on the exterior

Constructed of green rayon/wool bland

5) A Bavarian Order of Military Merit ribbon with miniature Swords and Crown

A cross pattée of extremely fine quality gilt bronze

Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity dark greenish-gray painted surface(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.