This item is a testimonial on parchment, awarded to Joseph Rushton on 19. March 1872 by her Majesty the Queen through the Royal Humane Society (England).

The condition of the item shows fold marks, creasing and its age. It is stapled to an ordinary piece of card board on four corners.

The size of this document is:

13.25" (33.65cm) x 9.25" (23.5cm)

The Royal Humane Society is a charity that grants awards for acts of bravery in the saving of human life and, also, for the restoration of life by resuscitation.  It was founded in London in 1774 in London. The awards range from bronze, silver and gold medals to Testimonials on Vellum and Parchment, Certificates of Commendation and Resuscitation Certificates.