Orders, Decorations and Medals

Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (unsuccessful), (J. H. Clyne, Quarter Master, H.M.S. Severn, 11th July 1863) fitted with integral ring for suspension, good very fine and scarce £100-120

Case No. 17,177. James H. Clyne, Quarter Master, H.M.S. Severn, attempted to save the life of William Nickton at Trincomalee, on 11th July 1863. Nickton accidentally fell overboard. Clyne jumped overboard but his attempt to rescue failed, as Nickton sank. Bronze Medal (unsuccessful) to Clyne.