Suffolk Humane Society Medal
Reproduction
Object numberRCSSC/M 10
CollectionSpecial collections
CategoryCoins and medals
Object nameMedals
TitleSuffolk Humane Society Medal
DescriptionSuffolk Humane Society Medal, 1805.
Obverse: A cherub blows a torch in an attempt to re-kindle it.
Reverse: A wreath of oak leaves tied with ribbon.
The medal is a direct copy of that issued by the Royal Humane Society in London.
Presented to William Henchman Crowfoot in 1805. Crowfoot practised as a surgeon at Beccles in Suffolk. In 1805 he successfully revived a soldier whose body had been found on the beach at Kessingland. For his action he was awarded the silver medal of the Suffolk Humane Society.
Associated institution
presented
Related objectsRCSSC/M 22
Physical Location
LocationNot on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionCircular white metal medal with loop for ribbon.
Materialmedal
Lateat scintillula forsan / SOC. SUFF. IN RESUSCITAT. INTERMORTUORUM. INSTIT. MDCCCVIHOC PRETIVM CIVE SERVATO TVLIT / W.H. CROWFOOT / Ob ejus / moritum eximium / Suf: resus. Soc / institutaT.W
Dimensions
medal diameter: 40 mm
