Orders, Decorations and Medals

Sea Gallantry Medal, Bronze, E.VII.R., 2nd small issue (Alexander Chalmers, Wreck of the “Gorgon” on the 19th August 1905) fitted with silver ribbon buckle, very fine and very scarce £300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late John Cooper.

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A total of 69 bronze medals of this type issued.

Bronze Sea Gallantry Medal awarded to Alexander Chalmers, of the Drummore L.S.A. Company, for his services at the wreck of the Gorgon of Glasgow. The only award made for this rescue.