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Design for a lifesaving Medal
Obverse: Port quarter view of a three-masted vessel driving on the rocks, a lifeboat (right) rowing to the rescue. Reverse: Within an oak wreath tied with a bow,. Inscription: 'TO (space for recipients name)'. 'HE RISKED HIS OWN TO SAVE ANOTHER'S LIFE'. A pattern.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0562 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Lifesaving award |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Wyon, Benjamin |
| Date made: | ca.1850 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 40 mm |