Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

France, Third Republic, Medal of Honour for Saving Life, Ministry of the Marine, large silver medal, 8th issue, by Barre, 44mm, Marianne on obverse; 6th model reverse inscribed ‘A Ole Jacob Syvertsen Matelot Norwégien. Courage et Dévouement 1890.’ on cartouche flanked by supporters, with ball and ring suspension, silver stamp to edge, good very 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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