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Auction: 9024 - The Property of a Gentleman Orders, Decorations and Campaign Medals
Lot: 714

Sea Gallantry Medal, V.R., Large Bronze Medal, for Gallantry (Charles Hawkins Wreck of the "Clans" on the 26th. February 1893.), with contemporary suspension bar fitted, edge bruising, nearly very fine Estimate £ 180-220 On the 26th February, 1893, the Schooner Clans of Chester was stranded in St. Helen´´s Bay, Isle of Wight, and a boat from St. Helen´´s Bay Coastguard Station rescued the crew with great difficulty. 1 silver and 5 bronze medals were awarded. Provenance: Denham Collection 1971

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