Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria. To coincide with the OMRS Convention

Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society, General Medal, silver (To James Briscoe. For Gallant Service 12th Aug. 1909) fitted with scroll suspension, nearly very fine £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Awards to Civilians from the Collection of John Tamplin.

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‘Silver Medal and Vote of Thanks to James Briscoe, for assisting to stop a runaway horse attached to a lorry in Kensington, on 12th August 1908. In rendering this service Briscoe received severe injuries which necessitated his removal to the Royal Infirmary.’ (71st Annual Report, year ending 1.7.1910, page 10)