The United States of America: Gold Lifesaving Medal

Ribbon: Yellow with red edges and narrow yellow edge stripes.

Instituted: 20 June 1874.

Awarded: To any person who rescues, or endeavors to rescue, any other person from drowning, shipwreck, or other peril of the water.

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