Central Life Saving Society medal

Silver, "Central Lifesaving Society" medal. Obverse: Head of Napoleon III laureate (left). Legend: 'NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR'. Reverse: Legend: 'L'EMPEREUR PROTECTEUR' (below) 'SOCIETE CENTLE. DES SAUVETEURS'. Inscription incuse: 'H.A.OZANNE MEMBRE HONORAIRE 1869'. Fitted with a ring and green and yellow ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MED0655
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Lifesaving award
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Chaplain, J.C.
Date made: 1869
People: France, Napoleon III Emperor of; Ozanne, H. A. Central Lifesaving Society
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm