Orders, Decorations and Medals

Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, V.R., large, silver (John C. Pooley, Wreck of the “Indian Chief” on the 23rd December 1895) jeweller’s marks on edge, good very fine £400-500

Able Seaman John C. Pooley, of the Batanga, was awarded the Board of Trade Gallantry Medal in Silver for a rescue effected upon the barquentine Indian Chief of Banff. Six silver medals were awarded for this rescue action.