1937 BRITISH ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY-AWARD/MEDAL (118 ? CC13) - $22
Attention collectors, coin buffs & enthusiasts!!!
You are looking at a vintage British Royal Life Saving Award/Medal that was awarded to J. Lawson in August 1937. These medals are awarded by the Life Saving Society, founded in 1891, who are the governing body and leading provider of training and education in lifesaving, lifeguarding, water safety and life support skills in the UK.
This is vintage, rare and unique collectable. A MUST HAVE IN ANY COLLECTION.
Particulars:
Year: 1937
Alloy - Material: Copper/Bronze
Coin Grade: Excellent
Size: 1 ? across
Thickness: 1/8?
Weight: 14.6g
In Circulation: very few
Markings:
Obverse (front):
? Life guard in the water saving a person, with the words ?ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY, ESTABLISHED IN 1891? around the coin
Reverse (back):
? Awarded to ?J. Lawson, Aug. 1937, with the words ?QUEMCUNQUE MISERUM VIDERIS HOMINEM SCIAS? around the coin
The Latin motto QUEMCUNQUE MISERUM VIDERIS HOMINEM SCIAS - Whomsoever you see in distress, recognize in him a fellow man.
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George