Lot 3852
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
Images
Description
National Shipwreck Relief Society of N.S.W., in bronze (44.5mm), inscribed on reverse, 'Awarded to/William C. Irving/for/saving life from/drowning/on/14 Feb 1893'. Traces of mint red, small edge bump, good very fine.
The Society's bronze medal was awarded to William Clarke Irving of Balmain, who on the night of the 15th February 1893 (medal states 14th February) saved the life of a young boy from drowning, who had fallen off some stone steps near Darling Street Wharf, Balmain. The medal was presented to Mr Irving by Lady Duff, wife of the Governor of NSW, at the Society's annual meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce on about 22 August 1893.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $730