Life Saving Medal of the Order of St John, in Bronze

SKU: 02.GBR.0551.103.01

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  • Bronze Medal (1980-) Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (1980-) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    December 15, 1874

History


The Life Saving Medal of the Order of St. John was established on December 15, 1874. The Medal is issued in a Gold, Silver, or Bronze grade to reward acts of gallantry in life-saving efforts. Recipients who have demonstrated an imminent risk of their own life in life-saving pursuits are also eligible for the award.

Clasps are awarded to denote further acts of gallantry.

There are 3 versions of the Medal which vary by design and inscription. It is estimated that only 18 Bronze Medals of the first version have been awarded.

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  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: FOR SERVICE IN THE CAUSE OF HUMANITY Rev: AWARDED BY THE MOST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    Only 13 Bronze Medals (1874-1888) have been awarded.

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    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: FOR SERVICE IN THE CAUSE OF HUMANITY Rev: JERUSALEM ENGLAND AWARDED BY THE GRAND PRIORY OF THE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM

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    37mm

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  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: FOR SERVICE IN THE CAUSE OF HUMANITY Rev: JERUSALEM ENGLAND “AWARDED BY THE MOST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM

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    37mm

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