Lot 2979

Description

World, Great Britain, Royal Humane Society, 1887, in silver (38mm), by Orzali, in relief on reverse, 'Presented To/J. Esmond Croll/For Gallantly Saving/The Lives Of/Two Children Who Fell/Overboard From/The City Of Paris/Near/New York 21-9-87', stamped on the rim is the Spanish word 'Copia' (Copy); also USA, U.S.Frigate Constellation, 1797, in bronze (32mm), reverse in relief, 'This Coin Struck/From Parts Of The/Frigate/Constellation/The First Ship/Of The U.S. Navy'; USCG Barque Eagle, Tall Ships Australia, 1988, in aluminium (38mm), reverse, 1788 Australia Bicentennial 1988. Extremely fine. (3)

The original Royal Humane Society medal in bronze was sold at Noble Numismatics Sale 98 (lot 3407).