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№ 100

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8 February 2010

Hammer Price:
£410

Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (unsuccessful), by Pistrucci (John Cannon, Private, 19th Regt. Vit. Peric. Expos. D.D. Soc. Reg. Hum. 17 June 1861) fitted with ring suspension and with bronze buckle on ribbon, nearly extremely fine, scarce £160-200

Awarded for an unsuccessful rescue made at Eastbourne on 17 June 1861 (R.H.S. Case No. 16691).