Massachusetts Humane Society Medal 1791

Obverse: Shield of the Society divided into three fields; above two boats, two clasped hands (centre) below, a three-masted ship in a gale; for crest, a cottage with ribbon. Inscription: 'REFUGE '. Below, a ribbon with date '1791'. Legend: 'THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS'. Reverse: Within an oak wreath and anchor space for recipient's name.

Object Details

ID: MED0605
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Lifesaving award
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Allan; after Benjamin Wyon
Date made: 1791
People: Humane Society of Massachussetts
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm
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