Footnote: The medal was created by Prince Alexandru Cuza in 1864 and instituted by Carol I on March 27
(HJ Leistungabzeichen in Silber)
This may be field made replacement for the First Class neck Badge
Medal for Civil Merit (bronze
all three prongs intact on the reverse
Germany, Weimar. A Merit Award For Rescue From Danger With Case Newly Listed Footnote: The medal was created(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr mit Etui). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central German national eagle, the reverse with an inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR, the edge with a silver content mark of 800, measuring 24. 38 mm in diameter, weighing 10. 6 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card stock with