Orders, Decorations and Medals

Switzerland, Geneva Presentation Medallion, obv. the arms of the Canton of Geneva, rev. within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves, engraved, ‘Offert par L. H. Malet Capitaine de la Cie de Sauvetage Genève’, 48mm., bronze, in red leather case of issue, lid bearing the same inscription in gilt lettering as on medal; Belgium, ‘Societe Royle & Centrale des Sauveteurs Belges’ Medal, obv. Leopold II, rev. inscribed, ‘E. Vandenbruel’, 26mm., silver, with crown suspension; France, ‘Societe des Sauveteurs de la Seine’ Medal, rev. inscribed, ‘Milon Pierre Honoraire 1891’, 31mm., silver, these two with ribbon, good very fine and better (3) £100-140

The rescue service of Geneva was founded in 1885 and was responsible for lifesaving on Lake Geneva. The Society of Rescuers of the Seine was founded in 1845.