Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal certificate_of_authenticity 1915 with a strength of

1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 996 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W

silver star base with centre applique in Gold and red enamels

with four featuring handwritten dedications

flanked by the crowned Royal cypher at the left

New Zealand Fern Leaf Collar Badge

Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal certificate_of_authenticity 1915 with a strength of(Rettungsmedaille). Instituted 22 June 1933. (1933 1945 issue). Constructed of a silvered alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle overlaid by a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 33 mm in diameter, weighing 9. 0 grams (inclusive of ribbon) demonstrating minor loss of finish