1934 New York City Fire Department John H. Prentice Memorial Medal for Valor. Gold. 49 mm. 57.4 grams. 14 karat. Extremely Fine, Loop at Top Removed, Damaged.，<strong>Obv:</strong> Antique horse-drawn fire wagon racing down a city street, inscription FIRE DEPARTMENT / CITY OF NEW YORK in exergue. <strong>Rev</strong>: Crest within wreath of oak and laurel, inscriptions THE JOHN H. PRENTICE MEMORIAL MEDAL FOR VALOR around, AWARDED TO / WILLIAM M. J. YATES / FIREMAN 1ST GRADE / H. & L. Co. No. 4 / 1934 in central field. "Signed" at the bottom TIFFANY & CO. Edge: Inscribed 14KT GOLD m. Unfortunately this rare and lovely medal has deep gouges on both sides, a concentration of scratches near the lower right reverse border, and small digs at 4 oclock on the border relative to the obverse. Issued from 1920 to the present day, currently on an approximately yearly basis, for acts of heroism and bravery in the line of duty.
