Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society's Medal
Reverse of the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society's Medal, originating from the loss of the Ocean Monarch in January 1839. Designed by William Wyon, it was awarded to those who had been instrumental in saving lives from shipwrecks. The design features a Liver Bird in the centre
Picture No
14078021
Media ID
46815717
Size
3104px x 3329px
(2.7MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News, 28 October 1848, p.272
Date
1848
