The Collection of Life Saving Awards formed by The Late W.H. Fevyer
Lot 22
Date of Auction: 25th September 2008
Sold for £400
Estimate: £350 - £450
A Sea Gallantry Medal group of four awarded to Able Seaman Charles A. Chapman, Royal Navy, for services at the wreck of the Delhi, 1911
Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., bronze (Charles A. Chapman “Delhi” 13 Dec. 1911); 1914-15 Star (208487 A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (208487 A.B., R.N.) mounted court style for wear, good very fine (4) £350-450
Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., bronze (Charles A. Chapman “Delhi” 13 Dec. 1911); 1914-15 Star (208487 A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (208487 A.B., R.N.) mounted court style for wear, good very fine (4) £350-450
Footnote
Ref. Spink Exhibition 1985, No. 115.Charles A. Chapman was an Able Seaman aboard the battleship Prince of Wales when he was awarded the S.G.M. for his services at the wreck of the Delhi.