Orders, Decorations and Medals

Corporation of Glasgow Bravery Medal, 1st type, silver (James M. Archer Jr.) complete with ‘Gallantry’ brooch bar, extremely fine £140-180

‘The Magistrates Committee agreed on the 12th August, 1930 to award the medal to James M. Archer, Jnr. of 59 Craigmont Drive, Maryhill for rescuing two girls from drowning in the Forth and Clyde Canal near Ruchill Bridge on 11th April, 1930.’