Maatschappij tot redding van drenkelingen, penning toegekend aan G.J. Bouhuijs 1825 - 1828

This silver medal, created by van de Goen & Co. between 1825 and 1828, was awarded to G.J. Bouhuijs by the "Maatschappij tot redding van drenkelingen" (Society for the Rescue of Drowning People). The obverse depicts a dramatic scene of a woman being rescued from drowning by a man, with Death (represented by a skeleton) looming in the background. The reverse displays an inscription celebrating Bouhuijs' bravery and the society's mission. The medal's size and weight (3.6 cm diameter, 16.14 grams) reflect its significance as a symbol of courage and dedication to saving lives.