Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, small bronze medal (unsuccessful) (Gunner W. Malone, R.A. 31st. Aug. 1895.) with replacement integral bronze riband buckle, in original Warrington fitted case of issue, minor edge bruising, nearly very fine £120-£160

R.H.S. Case number 27,968. The original citation states:

‘At great personal risk, attempted to rescue two persons who were unfortunately drowned at Spithead, on the 31st August 1895.’

The Morning Post of 23 October 1895 adds:

‘Gunner W. Malone, Royal Artillery, for attempting to save H. Gibbins and R. Short, whose boat capsized about 200 yards from the Horse Sand Fort, Spithead, August 31, when Malone nearly lost his own life (case sent by the Officer Commanding Royal Artillery, Portsmouth).’