Lot 789

Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection

Description

Life Saving Medal, 1866, in silver using a China War Medal 1857, with the reverse image of medal being skillfully removed by machining, then inscribed 'Presented / to / William Pullen / as a reward for bravery / in saving a fellow creature / from drowning in / Hobsons Bay / 22nd November / 1866'. Possibly the earliest award medal for life saving in Victoria, very fine and unique.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 47 (lot 961).

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,200

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