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Lifesaving award

Silver Thursday Island Medal for Life Saving. Obverse: Engraved coat of arms of Australia with motto below 'ADVANCE AUSTRALIA'. Reverse Inscription incuse: 'PRESENTED TO CAPT. J. TAYLOR by the residents of THURSDAY ISLAND. FOR SAVING 5 LIVES 8TH JULY 1887'. With rope edge, fitted with a ring and blue ribbon.

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Object Details

ID:	MED0590
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Lifesaving award
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	1887
People:	Taylor, J.
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 42 mm