Rettungsmedaille

The Rescue Medal was instituted by decree on 25 May 1888 by Prince Günther Friedrich Woldemar and could be awarded to all persons, regardless of gender, who had distinguished themselves through decisive and courageous action, without regard for danger, in saving the life or property of others.

The silver medal depicts the coat of arms of Lippe and, above it, the princely crown. The inscription WOLDEMAR FÜRST ZUR LIPPE 1888 runs around the edge. On the reverse, an oak wreath tied with a double bow bears the inscription FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR.

The ribbon is cornflower blue.

Following the abdication of Prince Leopold IV of Lippe on 11 November 1918, the Order was no longer awarded and was instead re-established by the Lippe state government on 12 May 1925.

The medal is made of silver-plated bronze and shows the Lippe rose in the center of the obverse, with * LAND * LIPPE * running around it above and two crossed laurel branches below. On the reverse, surrounded by a laurel wreath, is the inscription FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR.

The ribbon is red and yellow.