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Auction: 16001 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 511

S.S. Titanic and R.M.S. Carpathia Medal, silver, the obverse featuring the Carpathia steaming between icebergs, with lifeboats from the Titanic in the foreground, Neptune above, two sea creatures below, with a fouled anchor and ship's spars at base, the reverse inscribed 'Presented to the Captain, Officers & Crew of R.M.S. "Carpathia" in Recognition of Gallant & Heroic Services from the Survivors of the S.S. "Titanic" April 15th 1912', nearly extremely fine, rare, with ring suspension

The S.S. Titanic and R.M.S. Carpathia Medal was awarded by the Titanic Survivors' Committee, and awarded to the Captain, Officers, and Crew of the R.M.S. Carpathia for their service in rescuing 711 survivors from the wreck of the Titanic, which sank on her maiden voyage with the loss of over 1,500 lives. 14 Medals in gold were awarded to the Captain Arthur Rostron and senior Officers; 110 Medals in silver were awarded to junior Officers; and 180 Medals in bronze were awarded to the crew.

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Estimate
£6,000 to £8,000