Massachusetts Humane Society, Officers Medal 1862

Obverse: A small house on a beach (left) in the foreground a boat being hauled ashore, in the distance low hills and a wreck (right). Legend: 'HUMANE SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTED 1785'. On house: 'SUCCOUR'. Reverse: Within an oak wreath tied with ribbon, a list of officers of the society. On edge incuse: 'HENRY A. PEIRCE, TRUSTEE. MAY 6.1862'.

Object Details

ID: MED0610
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Lifesaving award
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Schollay, C.; Wright, Charles Cushing
Date made: 1862
People: Humane Society of Massachussetts
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 51 mm
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