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Life Saving Society of the Mediterranean
Obverse: Upon an anchor the arms of the Society crowned, a lion couchant above. Legend: 'SAUVETEURS DE LA MEDITERRANEE L'EMPEREUR PROTECTEUR' (inner line) 'SAUVER OU PERIR'. Reverse: Within a wreath of laurel tied with a ribbon, Legend: 'SOCIETE FONDEE A BEAUCAIRE PAR JACQUES FOSSE 25 XBRE. 1862. Inscription: 'ALFRED PAZ ACTES DE DEVOUEMENT 1866'. Fitted with a ring and tricolour ribbon.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0654 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Lifesaving award |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Foux |
| Date made: | 1862; 1866 |
| People: | Paz, Alfred; Lifesaving Society of the Mediterranean |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 31 mm |