Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, small bronze medal (successful) (Jabez Purdy. 23rd Feby. 1913.) lacking brooch buckle, extremely fine £100-£140

R.H.S. Case No. 39,792:

‘At 3 p.m. on the 23rd February, 1913, a man named Spence was washed from the elevated railway into the sea at Seaham Harbour. W. M. C. Tayler, Jabez Purdy and Wm. Smith went to his assistance and between them succeeded in saving him. Bronze medal awarded to each of the salvors.’

Sold with full research including a copied page from Seaham Weekly News giving full details of this gallant rescue.