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Liverpool Shipwreck & Humane Society General Medal 1894
Obverse: A cross pattee with a circular badge in the centre of the royal crown within sprays of laurel and oak. Legend: 'FOR BRAVERY IN SAVING LIFE 1894'. Reverse: Within an oak wreath a 'Liver' Bird with an olive branch in its beak (The crest of Liverpool). Legend: 'LIVERPOOL SHIPWRECK AND HUMANE SOCIETY 1839'. [Awarded for saving life on land]. Inscription on edge: 'TO JAMES SCOTSON FOR GALLANT SERVICE ON 17th DECEMBER 1908'. Fitted with a cusped bar and a red ribbon with two white stripes.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0515 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Lifesaving award |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1894 |
| People: | Scotson, James; Liverpool Shipwreck & Humane Society |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |
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