1910 State Department Life Saving Medal Presented by the President. Gold. 35.7 mm x 49.6 mm. 32.8 gr

1910 State Department Life Saving Medal Presented by the President. Gold. 35.7 mm x 49.6 mm. 32.8 grams, 507.9 grains. By George T. Morgan. Julian LS-3. Extremely Fine.，Original mount and hanger. The reverse inscription, presented within a laurel wreath, is hand engraved and reads: TO / T. HENDERSON / SEAMAN OF THE BRITISH / STEAMSHIP BRITISH SUN / IN RECOGNITION OF HIS HEROIC / SERVICES IN EFFECTING THE RESCUE OF THE CAPTAIN, HIS WIFE / AND CREW OF THE AMERICAN / SCHOONER / COX & GREEN / LOST AT SEA / NOVEMBER 20, 1910. The hinged pin-back hanger is also gold, and is inscribed E PLUR(IBU)S UNUM, with a federal shield superimposed. Like most lifesaving medals, lovingly polished by the recipient, leaving reflective medium yellow gold surfaces, with the expected hairlines.<p>The <em>Cox & Green</em>, sailing under the American flag, was on a voyage from Baltimore to Bath, Maine, heavily laden with a shipment of coal. On the morning of November 20, 1910, the steamship <em>British Sun</em> came across the <em>Cox & Green</em> as she was sinking about 500 miles off the American coast. The captain sent a rescue party of five to the sinking ship that was able to rescue the American ships crew of eight. One of the rescue party, 54-year old T. Henderson, was singled out and awarded this medal for his heroic efforts.，Ex Tree Many Feathers Collection; our (Bowers and Merenas) Phillip Flannagan Collection Sale, November-December 2001, lot 5335.，