Germany, Third Reich. A Life-Saving Medal, on Parade Mount Newly Listed Measuring 65 mm (w) x

Measuring 65 mm (w) x 28 mm (h)

was dedicated in the courtyard of the Institute of Metal in Sofia

cavernous halls

obverse illustrating the left-facing bust of Napoleon Bonaparte surrounded by the inscription "A BONAPARTE VAINQUEUR ET PACIFICATEUR"

Germany, Third Reich. A Life-Saving Medal, on Parade Mount Newly Listed Measuring 65 mm (w) x(Rettungsmedaille, Einzelspange). Instituted 22 June 1933 by Paul von Hindenburg. (1933 1945 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and red wool reverse liner, 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,