France, Second Empire, Medal of Honour for Saving Life, Ministry of the Marine, large silver medal, 6th issue, by Caqué, 44mm, Napoleon III on obverse; 6th model reverse inscribed ‘A Alfred Stevens Canotier Gde. Cote Irlandais. Services a la Marine Marchande Françaies 1858.’ on cartouche flanked by supporters, with ball and ring suspension, silver stamp to edge, minor edge bruising, good very fine £300-400

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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