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© WAG Online Auktions
Civic Lifesaving award medal ND
| Silver (.990) | 20.47 g | 38 mm |
| Location | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Medals › Award medals |
| Years | 1918-1934 |
| Composition | Silver (.990) |
| Weight | 20.47 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#401159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City arms with lion supporters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FREIE.UND.HANSESTADT.HAMBURG.
FÜR RETTUNG AUS
GEFAHR
Engraver: Rudolf Bosselt
Edge
Plain with inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: H.M. Silber 990
Unabridged legend: Hamburger Münze Silber 990
Comment
Issued by the Senate of the Freie und Hansestadt hamburg.
The first original strikes are from undated but from 1903 with a diameter of 42.5mm and without a loop. They where struck in both silver and bronze.
