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Humane Society of Cape of Good Hope Bronze Medal
Obverse: A hand, issuing from a cloud, pouring oil from a pitcher into a lamp of classical design. Legend: 'HUMANE SOCIETY. CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1842'. Reverse: Inscription within a wreath of oak (left) and bay (right). Inscription: 'G. JOHNSON. VOTED. 17 May 1868'. Fitted with a ring and blue ribbon.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0506 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Lifesaving award |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | W., W. |
| Date made: | 1842; 1868 |
| People: | Johnson, G.; Humane Society of Cape of Good Hope |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 45 mm |
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