Life Saving Medals

1873 Humane Society of Massachusetts Life Saving Medal. By Benjamin Wyon. Julian LS-17. Bronzed Copper. Extremely Fine, Edge Nicks.

57.2 mm. Central reverse inscribed to the recipient TO / CHARLES FRANKLIN HAYDEN, / FOR HUMANE EXERTIONS / IN RESCUING / WILLOUGHBY ANTHONY, / WHO FELL OVERBOARD FROM THE DORY OF SCHR. "EMERALD" / AY PLYMOUTH / MAY 10TH 1873.

From our Chicago ANA Auction of August 2011, lot 6171.

Estimate: 350