Commemorative Medal

Object number
12.1.4
Creator
Unknown
Date
circa 1869
Description
Small silver circular medal that reads, "Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York Incorporated March 29 1824" Back reads, "Vita Felicibus Ausis Servata./ Presented to Miss Ida Lewis as a testimonial of her skill, courage and humanity in rescuing two men from drowning in the harbor of Newport, RI during a severe storm on the 30th March, 1869." Front has a ship depicted in a torrent of waves, the shore, and a relief station.
Materials
silver
Credit Line
Gift from the Estate of Ida Lewis
Object Type
commemorative medals