Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, Type 4 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a DRA Sports Badge

a DRA Sports Badge

reverse with usual 3 stays and maker marked V

Due to the severity of his wounds

attached to the 7th Infantry Division

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, Type 4 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a DRA Sports Badge(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr 4. Modell). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1907 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a rightward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 72 mm in