Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, small bronze medal (successful) (James Middleton. 27th. Sept. 1911.) with integral top riband buckle, in Elkington, London, case of issue, nearly extremely fine £100-£140

R.H.S. Case no. 38774:
‘At 6:30 a.m. on 27th September 1911, Joseph Taylor accidentally fell overboard from a fishing boat outside Scarborough Harbour, the sea being choppy. James Middleton jumped after him and kept him afloat until they were got on board half an hour later.’