Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (successful) (John Francis, Boatswain, H.M.S. Indus, vit. ob. serv. D.D. Soc. Reg. Hvm. 25 Augt. 1860) fitted with ring suspension, very fine £160-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, An Old Collection of Medals Relating to The Great War.

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Boatswain John Francis, H.M.S. Indus, effected a successful rescue at Devonport on 25 August 1860 (R.H.S. Case No. 16547).