Denmark, Kingdom. A Medal for Saving Life from Drowning, Type VII with King Christian IX, c. 1863-1906 Auction 1918 and signed in purple

1918 and signed in purple crayon by Major General and Commander of the 33rd Reserve Division

Consisting of 12 uniform sets of oak leaf wreaths - cypher - and crown

where he was transferred to 1st Battalion

with loss of finish evident to the insignia

and a functional metal hinge on the exterior of the case

Denmark, Kingdom. A Medal for Saving Life from Drowning, Type VII with King Christian IX, c. 1863-1906 Auction 1918 and signed in purple(Medaljen for Druknedes Redning). Instituted in 1812. In silver, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of King Christian (reign: 1863 1906), surrounded by the inscription "CHRISTIAN DEN NIENDE DANMARKS KONGE.", engraver marked "CONRADSEN" (Danish sculptor and medalist Harald Conradsen: November 17, 1817 March 10, 1905) at the base of the bust, reverse inscribed "AF FARENS SVAELG FREMBLOMSTRER PRIIS OG LN" within an open ended wreath bearing