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Pin, Award

Object number2014.55.11

Manufacturer J.A. Wylie and Company

OriginLondon, England

MediumMetal/Enamel

Credit LineGift of William H. Rough

DescriptionRoyal Life Saving Society Award of Merit.Dimensions1.563 x 1.313 x 0.313 in. (4 x 3.3 x 0.8 cm)
InscriptionsPin decoration consists of a life preserver with blue enamel text "ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY" surrounded by a border of laurel.

Bottom of pin has banner with blue enamel background and gold text "AWARD OF MERIT".
MarksBack of pin has inscribed text at bottom center "J.A. WYLIE&CO / LONDON".
Historical NotesThis award was awarded to Helen MacCloskey Rough. Manus MacCloskey immigrated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Dungiven, Ireland, sometime in the 1840s. He worked on the river as a riverboat man, delivering coal from Pittsburgh to New Orleans prior to the Civil War. His grandson, James Edward MacCloskey, Jr., married Helen Irwin and they had two daughters. One of their daughters, Helen MacCloskey Rough, was an aviatrix.

Previous owner Helen MacCloskey Rough

Related institution Royal Life Saving Society

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