inscribed “König und Vaterland” (German - King and Fatherland)
where he was to see a promotion to Acting Lance Corporal on June 1st
at the age of 15
7 mm (h) inclusive its laterally-pierced ball suspension
Naval General Service Medal - Algiers - (GEORGE COX
Saxony, Kingdom. A Silver Medal For Lifesaving, By Max Barduleck, C.1900 Newly Listed inscribed “König und Vaterland” (German(Silberne Medaille fr Lebensrettung). Instituted 18 May 1831 by King Anton. (1874 1902 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised rightward facing profile of King Albert, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR LEBENSRETTUNG (FOR LIFESAVING), within an oak leaf wreath, the obverse maker marked M. BARDULECK, measuring 35. 54 mm in diameter, weighing 20.