Miniature Medals

Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (successful), (Thomas Flintham, Boatsn. H.M.S. “Viper”, 2nd March 1855) fitted with contemporary claw and rings for suspension and a silver ribbon brooch, nearly extremely fine £120-140

Royal Humane Society Case No. 15,646.

Able Seaman Henry Nicholls, H.M.S. Viper, accidentally fell overboard off Sebastopol on 2 March 1855. Mr Thomas Flintham, Boatswain of the same ship, jumped overboard, swam to his assistance, and held him till picked up. Sold with copies from the Society’s Case Book.