Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (successful) (Charles Newnham, Vit. Ob. Serv. D.D. Soc. Reg. Hvm. 31 July 1856) fitted with ring suspension, extremely fine £140-£180

R.H.S. Case No. 15,857:

‘Charles Newnham, retired builder, rescued George Savage, 14, from the River Thames at Lambeth. Savage was drawn out of his depth by the wash of a steam boat while bathing. Charles Newnham went in with part of his clothes on, swam to his assistance and rescued him.’