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Paris Life Saving Society, Silver Medal
Obverse: Within a wreath of laurel (left) and oak (right) the arms of Paris surrounded by a life-buoy, resting upon an anchor and crossed staves having axe (left) and pike heads (right) the whole murally crowned. Inscription: (on lifebelt) 'COURAGE ET DEVOUEMENT'. Reverse: Space for recipient's name. Legend: 'SOCIETE PARISIENNE DE SAUVATAGE. FONDEE EN 1886. Fitted with a loop of foliage from a scarlet ribbon with a central green stripe.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0658 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Lifesaving award |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1886 |
| People: | Paris Lifesaving Society |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 32 mm |