The medal for saving the perishing was established in 1928, a century after the medal for saving the perishing was established by Nicholas I, Czar of Russia and King of Poland simultaneously. Both medals are part of the trend of awards given for saving lives and represent a distinct area of collector interest in Anglo-Saxon culture, known as life saving avards. The medal on offer is a rarity, as it was awarded for saving drowning persons and victims of the elements. Its receipt therefore required not only the occurrence of special and infrequent circumstances, but also personal courage and sacrifice. At the same time, it is assumed that the bestowal of this medal was free of patronage and familiarity. For this reason, the number of awards was relatively small, and the medal itself is very rare today.
Made of sterling silver, at the State Mint.
London ribbon in the correct color.
Diameter: 35 mm.
