Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Hold He was wounded by a

He was wounded by a bullet on December 5

The Prussian helmet plate is original to the helmet and that is clear with the shadowing on the body of the Pickelhaube

with an oak wreath between the arms of the cross

8 - Spencer Sporting Rifles

Stock (numbered "984" and emboss stamped at the upper right

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Hold He was wounded by a(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1875 1907 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original parade mounted ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftwad facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscriptio of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 92