where he was to see a promotion to Acting Lance Corporal on June 1st
above a silver inscription of “FÜR 25 JÄHRIGE DIENSTZEIT” (“FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE”)
inscribed “König und Vaterland” (German - King and Fatherland)
Constructed of white wool
at the age of 15
Saxony, Kingdom. A Silver Medal For Lifesaving, By Max Barduleck, C.1900 Newly Listed where he was to see(Silberne Medaille fr Lebensrettung). Instituted 18 May 1831 by King Anton. (1874 1902 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised rightward facing profile of King Albert, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR LEBENSRETTUNG (FOR LIFESAVING), within an oak leaf wreath, the obverse maker marked M. BARDULECK, measuring 35. 54 mm in diameter, weighing 20.