A Collection of Life Saving Awards formed by Dr Paul Démogé
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Lot 1331
Date of Auction: 6th December 2017
Sold for £160
Estimate: £140 - £180
France, Second Empire, Medal of Honour for Saving Life, Ministry of the Marine and the Colonies, small silver medal, 6th issue, by Barre, 33mm, Napoleon III with laurel wreath facing right on obverse; 6th model reverse inscribed ‘A Carolus Heijeriks. Mousse Néerlandais. Services a la Marine Marchande Française. 1866’ on cartouche flanked by supporters, with ball and ring suspension, silver mark to edge, minor edge bruise, very fine £140-180