Royal Society for the Protection of Life from Fire

Medal, awarded to A. M. Perkins, 1851. Bronze, 44mm diameter, depth 5mm. Obverse legend, Actions are Our's, Results are God's; relief depicting classical hero with woman over shoulder walking from flames, artist signed below Benj. Wyon Sc. Reverse legend, Royal Society for the Protection of Life from Fire, 1843, crown and laurel wreath, exergue legend engraved [by hand] Specimen A.M. Perkins Esq. (Member of Committee) 1851. Possibly awarded to Perkins [Baker Perkins Co] for recommendations regarding installation of permanent chemical systems in buildings to prevent fire, forerunner of automatic 'sprinkler' system