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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'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0610 |
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| 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 |