Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Republic of with centre insignia in bronze

with centre insignia in bronze affixed by two prongs

while his son Lieutenant Alan Page Butler's photo appears on an insert between pages 36 and 37 (reference: https://electriccanadian

engraver marked "BOMISA" on the reverse

Nonetheless it seems that the order was also conferred on military personnel

A straight-arm cross paty constructed of bronze and multi-coloured enamels

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Republic of with centre insignia in bronze(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1907 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 79