Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Honour Medal For Rescue Of Human Life By C. Voigt, C.1880 Auction launched on August 10

launched on August 10

right wing has been severed)

The accompanying visor trim has been dented and is loose fitting versus the leather visor

1847-1926 Issue

six are maker marked

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Honour Medal For Rescue Of Human Life By C. Voigt, C.1880 Auction launched on August 10(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen Fr Rettung von Menschenleben). Instituted 14 November 1849 by Grand Duke Ludwig III. (1849 1889 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Ludwig III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR RETTUNG VON MENSCHEN LEBEL (FOR RESCUE OF HUMAN LIFE), the obverse maker marked C. VOIGT, measuring 33. 15