Royal Life Saving Society Medal – Named & Dated Example (195...

Royal Life Saving Society Medal – Named & Dated Example (1952) Awarded by the Royal Life Saving Society, established in 1891 to promote swimming proficiency, water safety and lifesaving skills. This attractive bronze medal was awarded to M. Critchley in July 1952 and remains in excellent original condition. The Royal Life Saving Society’s qualifications were highly respected and required candidates to demonstrate practical rescue techniques, swimming ability and resuscitation skills. Named and dated examples such as this provide a tangible link to Britain’s post-war sporting and public safety history. Awarded to: M. Critchley Date: July 1952 Royal Life Saving Society (Founded 1891) Original suspension loop present A pleasing and increasingly collectable piece of British swimming and lifesaving history.