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80 There are, besides, decorations for fifteen and ten years good service, consisting of silver and iron bolts or buckles, and with the same impressions and ribbons as the former. They are equally worn on the left breast.

7. The Saving Medal (Tab. II. No. 12).—It was founded on the 25th April, 1836, and is presented to those who have saved the life of a fellow creature at the risk of their own. The medal is of silver, and contains on the obverse a W upon a scutcheon covered with the ducal crown, borne by lions and surrounded by flags, with the legend, 'Ehrenzeichen, gestiftet am 25th April, 1836' (Decoration of honour, founded on the 25th April, 1836). The reverse shows the Goddess Victoria, pointing with her right to a wreath of stars, and bearing in her left a palm wreath with the legend, 'Müthiger Thaten ehrender Lohn' (Honourable reward for courageous deeds). The medal is worn suspended by a green ribbon.