Life Saving Society of the Aude

Obverse: Within sprays of laurel (left) and palm (right) bound together the arms of the department murally crowned. Legend: 'SOCIETE DES SAUVETEURS DE L'AUDE'. Reverse: Within a wreath of laurel tied with a bow, Legend: 'L'EMPEREUR PROTECTEUR SAUVER OU PERIR'. Inscription: 'DECERNEE A [space for recipients name]'. Fitted with a mural coronet and loop and a rose ribbon with a central white stripe.

Object Details

ID: MED0653
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Lifesaving award
Display location: Not on display
People: Lifesaving Society of the Aude
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm