Description
in Richmond
1916 and was sent to Camp Niagara for training but after seven weeks
measuring 47mm x 48mm
worn but extremely fine condition
In additional to his Purple Heart
Saxony, Kingdom. An 1862 Schmilka Avalanche Lifesaving Medal, Type V, By C. Ulbricht Hold in Richmond(Silberne Medaille fr die Rettung der im Steinbruch Schmilka Verunglckten). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of King John of Saxony, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of ZUR ERINNERUNG AN D. GELUNGENE RETTUNGSWERK IM STEINBRCHE BEI SCHMILKA 26 27 JAN 1862 (IN COMMEMORATION OF SUCCESSFUL RESCUE WORK IN THE SCHMILKA AVALANCHE 25 27 JAN 1862, the obverse maker marked