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Original US Coast Guard Lifesaving Medal Gold & Silver Miniatures

Set to both the Gold and Silver Lifesaving Medal of the USCG. Both are pre-WWII, and likely from the 1920s, but possibly earlier. Each has the original ribbon, although no hanger, and are in nice condition. Each medal is near-month and measures 30mm tall with hanger (not ribbon). Excellent and rare to find. Bother are silvered and gilt bronze, and are unmarked (typical for miniatures).

Since 1874, only 600 Gold Lifesaving Medals and 1,900 Silver Lifesaving Medals have been awarded.

The Gold Lifesaving Medal and Silver Lifesaving Medal are U.S. decorations issued by the United States Coast Guard. The awards were established by Act of Congress, 20 June 1874; later authorized by 14 U.S.C. § 500. These decorations are two of the oldest medals in the United States and were originally established at the Department of Treasury as Lifesaving Medals First and Second Class. The Department of the Treasury initially gave the award, but today the United States Coast Guard awards it through the Department of Homeland Security. They are not classified as military decorations, and may be awarded to any person.

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