Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part II)

Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (successful) (James Fox, 4 August 1856) unmounted, edge bruising and contact marks, good fine £70-90

On 4 August 1856, at Bandoran on the River Foyle, Bridget Kelly of Omagh, Co. Tyrone, was accidentally carried away by the tide. James Fox, a labourer of Bandoran, swam to her assistance and with difficulty rescued her with the help of Mr Hamilton. The act was witnessed by Rev. J. Flannagan and H. Hamilton Esq and others. [Ref. R.H.S. case No.15869].