Prussia, State. A Life Saving Medal GTRexclude the reverse is mostly plain

the reverse is mostly plain

While still in India on November 1

with most of its original golden finish worn off

Taylor retired in the rank of Major

A narrow Shoulder Board/Strap (Rank of SS-Mann to SS-Hauptscharfûhrer) consisting of twisted

Prussia, State. A Life Saving Medal GTRexclude the reverse is mostly plain(Rettungsmedaillen). Instituted on 1 February 1833. Type III. (1875 1907 Issue). A circular silver medal, the obverse centre presents the head of King Friedrich Wilhelm III in relief facing left, circumscribed FRIEDRICH WILHELM III KNIG VON PREUSSEN, the reverse inscribed FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER) within an oak leaf wreath, measuring 24. 96 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in near very fine