Lot 602
Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Royal Humane Society Of Australia Clarke Medal, reverse pantographed, 'Z.B.Rolfe/27.12.2016', edge pantographed, 'Replica'; also a replica miniature of the same award; miniature Bravery Cross of the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia. Some handling marks on first medal, no ribbon on first or second medals, otherwise uncirculated. (3)
Constable Zach Rolfe of the Northern Territory Police was awarded the Clarke Medal for rescuing two tourists from a flood-swollen river in the Northern Territory in December 2016. To carry out the rescue of the woman from Hong Kong and a man from Taiwan Constable Rolfe had to swim across a raging river near Alice Springs multiple times. The award was presented to him in 2018 by the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove at Government House in Canberra.
Ex Warwick G. Cary Collection.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280