Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

France, Kingdom, Medal of Honour for Saving Life, Ministry of the Marine and the Colonies, large silver medal, 4th issue, by Montagny, 41mm, Louis Philippe on obverse; 2nd model reverse, by Pingret, inscribed ‘A Benjn. Fowler. Marin Anglais. Courage et Dévouement pour Sauver des Marins Français Naufragés. 1835’ within wreath, Ministry around, unmounted, silver mark to edge, edge bruising, trace of suspension post, good very fine, scarce £240-280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Life Saving Awards formed by Dr Paul Démogé.

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