Lot 4240

Description

Victorian Police Valour Badge, in silver and enamel (31mm) by Stokes, reverse inscribed, 'W.H.Farrar. 3757'. A few spots of enamel repair, otherwise very fine and very scarce.

Originally issued as a ribbon, the Valour Badge was upgraded to a metal badge with the words For Merit in a scroll across the voided centre bearing the monogram initials, VP. 3757 Constable William Henry Farrar was awarded this badge on 12 Sep 1900 as per Victorian Police Gazette. He was previously awarded the Royal Humane Society bravery certificate while stationed at King Street Station when he prevented a suicide by jumping into the Yarra River to save the life of Mr. James Fisk. He was awarded the Valour Badge in 1894 while stationed at Russell Street Station when he overcame an assailant.

Together with copies of his service file and a brief outline of Constable Farrar's career which included many misdemeanours and ultimately his dismissal from the Force on 16 Sep 1907.