British Royal Lifesaving Society Named Dated 1952 Full Size Medal

The British Royal Lifesaving Society Named Dated 1952 Full Size Medal is an official award issued by the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) to recognize proficiency and distinguished service in lifesaving activities. This example is a full-size medal, characteristic of RLSS honors conferred during the mid-20th century. The medal features traditional RLSS iconography and inscriptions on the obverse, with the recipient’s name and the year 1952 engraved on the reverse. The award is suspended from its original ribbon. Established in 1891, the RLSS played a significant role in promoting water safety, rescue skills, and drowning prevention throughout the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. The inclusion of both the recipient’s name and the date provides historical context and potential research opportunities regarding its original owner. Medals such as this are of interest to collectors of civil decorations, lifesaving memorabilia, and twentieth-century British awards. The item is presented in its original, unaltered condition.