Medal of the Royal Dutch Lifesaving Society for Lifesaving
The Royal Dutch Lifeboat Institution Medal was established in 1991 to recognise lifeboat crew members for exceptional rescues. The medal is awarded in gold, silver and bronze classes.
The Royal Dutch Life Saving Society Medal was designed by Peter Clerx and produced by Van Veluw. A total of 6 silver and 21 bronze medals have been awarded. The Royal Dutch Life Saving Society Medal is still awarded today.
General
| Start date | 1991 |
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| Captions | voorzijde, opschrift: REDDERS VAN MENSEN IN NOOD, 24 UUR PER DAG, omschrift: KONINKLIJKE NEDERLANDSE REDDING MAATSCHAPPIJ; keerzijde: DANKBETUIGING AAN |
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| Material | gold; silver; bronze |
| Number | 0 (gold); 6 (silver); 21 (bronze) |
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| Objective | Established as a reward for lifeboat crew members for exceptional rescues. |
| (Historical) context | The Royal Dutch Lifeboat Institution was established on 23 May 1991 through the merger of the Royal North and South Holland Lifeboat Institution and the Royal South Holland Society for the Rescue of Shipwrecked Persons. |
| Producer | Peter Clerx; Van Veluw |
| Bibliography | Rescuers Rewarded 127–140, 275 |
| Note | The Royal Dutch Lifesaving Society Medal is awarded in gold, silver and bronze classes. |
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