1886 Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York Medal to Michael Doyle. Silver. 51 mm. 41.0 grams. Extremely Fine.,Pierced twice at top for a now-missing hanger. <strong>Obv:</strong> Sailing ship foundering in storm, House of Refuge on shore sends rescuers in life boat and others fire a lifeline from a Lyle Gun on the beach. <strong>Rev:</strong> Ten-line engraved tribute to Michael Doyle for rescuing a man from drowning in the Hudson River. Engraved by George H. Lovett. Deep charcoal gray patina with some minor edge bumps.<br /><p>