France, Kingdom, Medal of Honour for Saving Life, Ministry of the Marine, large silver medal, 3rd issue, by Gayrard, 41mm, Charles X on obverse; 1st model reverse inscribed ‘Patrick Kerney. Marin Anglais. Pour Avoir Sauvé des Marins Français Naufragés. 1830.’ within wreath, with loop suspension decorated with laurel leaves, contact marks, nearly very fine, rare £240-280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Life Saving Awards formed by Dr Paul Démogé.

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Provenance: Whittaker Collection, 1890.

This specific type was issued between 1826-30.