North Shore Animal League 37th Anniversary Commemorative Medallion

This is a circular commemorative medallion struck in a silver-toned metal, likely pewter or a nickel-silver alloy rather than high-purity silver, given the matte surface luster. The obverse features a high-relief sculptural depiction of two long-haired dogs, possibly spaniels or retrievers, sitting side-by-side. The larger dog looks toward the right while the smaller one looks toward the viewer. To the right of the dogs, the raised text 'saving dogs for 37 years' is inscribed in a lower-case serif font. Surrounding the central image is a raised border with the capitalized text 'NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE' at the top and 'COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION' at the bottom, separated by small five-pointed stars. The condition shows light surface wear, including microscopic scuffs and a small diagnostic scratch near the lower right edge of the dog motif. There is a lack of visible mint marks on this face, suggesting a mass-produced commemorative piece likely issued around 1981, given the organization was founded in 1944. The craftsmanship shows good detail in the fur texture of the animals and clear, legible typography.