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ARTIFACT:
Scarce circa 1900 United States Life Saving Service medal from the Surf Man's Benevolent Association in bronze with a silk ribbon. The medal features a lifesaving buoy with a paddle and spear crossed in the front. Surrounding the edges of the buoy in embossed lettering, it reads: "U. S. LIFE SAVING SERVICE". The medallion is suspended from a bar which reads: "S. M. B. A." and is topped with the breast of a spread-winged eagle. Attached to the reverse of the bar is a red, white, and blue vertically striped ribbon.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1900.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-1/2" in width by 4" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Bronze with silk ribbon.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with a "C" catch.
MARKINGS:
"THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK.N.J."
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a large Coast Guard and related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LCJJX SLBGEX8/15 SeVCDEX5/17
CONDITION:
6- (Fine): Very minor wear to the bronze but with much tarnishing and the ribbon is moderately torn, frayed and slightly discolored.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
