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.

Object Details

ID: MED0562
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
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