The Life Saving Society. Competition Medals

in Date Order

Miscellaneous

In the varied history of the Society several 'odd' Commonwealth medals, mainly awarded for various competitions, have made their appearance existed for a period of time, and then been rendered obsolete. This chapter deals with such medals.


Competition Medal (Pupil Teachers)


First design - 1892 - 1904 Medal - Silver or bronze, circular 32 mm diameter, claw and ring suspension. Obverse - Rescuer towing victim through water, shore in the distance. Around the outer edge the words "The Life Saving Society -Established 1891". Reverse - A wreath, open at the top and tied at the bottom, with space in the center for appropriate engraving including the words "Pupil Teachers Life Saving Competition...."