Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (successful) (James Freeman Vit. Ob. Serv. D.D. Soc. Reg. Hvm. 27 June 1861.) fitted with ring suspension, good very fine £140-£180

R.H.S. Case No. 16,712.

‘James Freeman, Engine Fitter. On 27th June 1861, at a reservoir at New Holland, Hull, Charles Hill and Joseph Taylor both sank while bathing in the reservoir. Freeman went in on a piece of timber and rescued them.’