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.

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
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