France, Kingdom, Medal of Honour for Saving Life, Ministry of the Marine, large silver medal, 4th issue, by Montagny, 42mm, Louis Philippe on obverse, 5th model reverse inscribed ‘A Andrew Scott. 2d. Capitaine du Navire Anglais Princesse Royale. Généreuse Assistance Envers un Français en Danger de se Noyer. 1847’ on cartouche flanked by supporters, unmounted, silver stamp to edge, trace of suspension post, extremely fine £200-240

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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