Medal presented to Captains of ships THREE BELLS, KILBY, and ANTARCTIC, 1853

medal

MEDALS, BADGES & COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS
USA, PA, Philadelphia
After 1853
metal
Overall: 3 x 3 x 1/4 in.

Bronze medal; obverse: Shield of the City of Philadelphia; reverse: Testimonial To Captains Crighton, Low and Stouffer of the Ships Three Bells, Kilby and Antarctic. From the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia, for their Gallantry in Rescuing the Passengers from the Wreck of the Steamer San Francisco. January 1853.

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