Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, small bronze medal (successful) (Richard Giles. H.M.S. “Thalia” 1st. Augt. 1872.) in Warrington, London, embossed and fitted case of issue, lacking integral top riband buckle, very fine £100-£140

R. Giles was awarded the Royal Humane Society’s Bronze Medal for saving life at Mill Bay, Plymouth, on 1 August 1872 (R.H.S. Case no. 18,967).