Museum Collections
Luce Center
State Department Lifesaving Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.382
Date:
ca. 1861
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 66.5mm (2 5/8 in.)
Marks:
Reverse bottom left: "LEUTZE DEL."; right: "ELLIS SC."
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing national coat of arms; legend: "UNITED STATES/ OF/ AMERICA". Reverse shows blank scroll above scene of rescue on shore with wrecked ship and lighthouse in background.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.