Life Saving Medal of the Order of St John, in Gold
SKU: 02.GBR.0551.101.01
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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. The Gold Medal was not introduced until 1907.
Clasps are awarded to denote further acts of gallantry.
There are 3 versions of the Medal which vary by design and inscription.
Versions
$1950-2600 USD
Gold
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
37mm
$150 USD
Gold
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
37mm
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