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Rare 1855 Netherlands Gold Life Saving Medal
Netherlands Society for Lifesaving Medal. Gold, 36 mm, 15.9 gm, 22-kt medal issued by the Society for Saving Drenkelingen, which was formed on August 24, 1676. Its aims are "To promote everything that can stretch to prevent drowning." On the obverse of the medal the drowning person (Drenkelingen) is protected from death, "Redditur Hic Enctus Auis Patriaeque Suisque" above "Translated into English 'Deeze, in the waters stifled, the Homeland and den zynen wedergegeven.' " On the reverse a wreath of oak leaves and the legend "Db Servatum Civem. Ex Dono Societ. Amstelaed. (I) I) CCLXVII" translated to (Due to the rescue of a citizen. Until a gift from the society, founded in Amsterdam den Jaare MDCCLXVII). Engraved in the center of the reverse "Mr D. M.Van Gelder De Neufville Societatis Curator MDCCCLV." During the period 1767-1991 of the total amount of 7,535 medals issued, only 1,557 were issued in gold. An outstanding medal that is sure to draw the attention of lifesaving medal collectors.Auction Info
2008 February Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #462 (go to Auction Home page)
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February, 2008
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