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 Constructed of neusilber, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle overlaid by a shield bearing a raised mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR” (“FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER”), within a circular oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 49.84 mm in diameter, manufactured by Deschler – highly sought after –  

The Life Saving Medal has a long history and it was originally founded  as a Prussian award, but it was made an award of the Reich in 1933 by  President Hindenburg. The Medal was conferred upon German citizens and foreigners who risked their lives to save a victim from a perilous situation. Each recipient had to be acting independently, had to be at least 18 years old, and could only be awarded the Medal once; recipients  under the age of 18 received a non-wearable medal. The non-wearable  medal was also awarded in recognition of “lesser” life saving acts.