A Collection of Life Saving Awards formed by Dr Paul Démogé
Lot 1315
Date of Auction: 6th December 2017
Sold for £200
Estimate: £140 - £180
Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), V.R., small, silver, ‘From the British Government, For Gallantry and Humanity’ (Achille Alfred Curé - March 21st. 1882) edge bruise, nearly extremely fine £140-180
Footnote
Provenance: Sotheby’s, November 1988.Achille Alfred Curé was one of four men awarded the Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services) for this action (all in silver).