The medal's obverse bears a muscular male figure carrying an unconscious female figure in both arms. Signed above exergue at right, J. Juszko
The medal's reverse bears tree with legend across: THE BRITTON - I. BUDD / MEDAL - FOR THE / SAVING OF / HUMAN LIFE; in cartouche below, inscribed to EMMETT McSHANE
Britton I. Budd (1871-1965) was dubbed the "electric railroad magnate" of Chicago. He was Samuel Insull's right-hand man and very good at running transportation and infrastructure companies.
The medal was first awarded in 1926 but I have found newspaper articles from as late as 1952 that mention the award.
Emmett McShane was a resident of Waukegan, Illinois, and received his award in 1928. I could not ascertain the act of valor that caused him to receive this medal.
The circular medal measures 89mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and silver by the Medallic Art Company of New York.
References: MACo 1926-025