Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity each constructed of field-grey wool

each constructed of field-grey wool

Back cover designed to house cigarettes

The paint on the interior is near perfectly preserved with only some minor scuffs

featuring a black-enamelled Iron Cross to the right and a branch of oak leaves and acorns to the right

McDonald was transferred to the Canadian Army Far East with the 81st Field Regiment RCA

Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity each constructed of field-grey wool(Verdienstmedaille fr Rettung aus Gefahr Miniatur) Instituted 8 May 1853. A miniature circular medal, the obverse bears a right facing bear walking on a wall, circumscribed with FUERCHTE GOTT UND BEFOLGE SEINE BEFEHLE (SAVE GOD AND OBEY HIS COMMANDS), the reverse centre is inscribed with FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), encompassed by an oak leaf wreath, with loop for suspension, measuring 14. 45 mm (w) x 16. 98 mm (h), very fine.