Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

France, Third Republic, Medal of Honour for Saving Life, Ministry of the Marine and the Colonies, large silver medal, 8th issue, by Barre, 44mm, Marianne on obverse; 6th model reverse inscribed ‘A J. Joseph Childs Second du Navire Anglais Eficient. Services a la Marine Francaise 1886.’ on cartouche flanked by supporters, with ball and ring suspension, silver stamp to edge, minor edge nick, extremely fine £180-220

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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