Medal awarded to Watch Hill, RI, lifesavers 1873

lifesaving medal

MEDALS, BADGES & COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS
USA, RI, Watch Hill
February 24, 1873
metal
overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in.

Bronze medal awarded to the lifesavers at Watch Hill, RI, for the saving of lives from the wreck of the steamer METIS, 8/31/1872. Reverse: "By Resolution of Congress February 24, 1873/ To (blank)/ For/ Courage and Humanity/ in the/ Saving of Life/ From the Wreck/ of the/ Steamer Metis/ on/ Long Island Sound/ August 31, 1872/ W & C. Barber." Obverse: lifesaving scene in relief.

1949.1489