Obverse: An engraved thin plate. Inscription: 'THIS MEDAL IS Given by the IPSWICH HUMANE Society to MR. JOSEPH SPOONER, Mariner, for rescuing from a Watery Grave the Life of a fellow creature, JON ROGERS, on the 15th Octr 1809, M. EDGAR, PRESIDENT'. Reverse: Inscription: 'REJOICE AND be exceeding Glad for Great is your reward IN HEAVEN'. Hallmarked and signed 'BEVILL EXCUDIA'..