R.S.P.C.A. Life Saving Medal, bronze (Fmn. L. W. Taft, 1950) with ‘For Humanity’ brooch bar, in case of issue, extremely fine £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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‘When Fireman Taft was travelling to work, he noticed a building on fire in Barking Road, London, E. After calling the Fire Service, he broke into the building and noticed an Alsatian dog, which was tied up inside the general store. Although molten lead was dripping from the roof, endangering the fireman’s life, he released the dog and took him to safety.’ (Ref: The Animal World, August 1950).