Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, small bronze medal (unsuccessful) (Doris Price. 10th. June 1912.) with integral top riband buckle, in fitted case of issue, extremely fine £120-£160

R.H.S. Case no. 39,097:
‘On 10 June 1912, a boy fell into the River Ouse at York, the depth being 12 to 14 feet. Doris Price went in but was clutched, and Mr. J. F. Craven then jumped in and rescued both.’

Note: For his services J. F. Craven was awarded a Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal (successful).