Circa 1900 US Life Saving Service Medal, Surf Man's Benevolent Association

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.

Circa 1900.

Approximately 1-1/2" in width by 4" in height.

Bronze with silk ribbon.

Horizontal pin with a "C" catch.

"THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK.N.J."

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

6- (Fine): Very minor wear to the bronze but with much tarnishing and the ribbon is moderately torn, frayed and slightly discolored.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.