1859 Humane Society of Massachusetts Life Saving Medal. By Benjamin Wyon. Obverse as Julian LS-17. Bronze. About Uncirculated.
57 mm. Obv: As Julain LS-17. Rev: Inscriptions REWARD OF MERIT / COURAGE AND PERSEVERANCE at top and bottom, center inscribed to the recipient TO / BENJAMIN HEATH, / FOR HIS HUMANE EFFORTS / IN RESCUING / ANDREW B. HANNAFORD, / FROM DROWNING, IN / BOSTON HARBOR, / JULY, 1859.
Price realized | 320 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 450 USD |