Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (successful) (Margaret Robertson. 16, Jany 1850.) with contemporary brass claw and small ring suspension, polished, good fine to nearly very fine £120-£160

R.H.S. Case No. 14857: ‘On 16th January 1850, River Annan, St Mungo, Dumfries, John Smith whilst crossing the ice went through and Margaret Robertson, servant, after breaking a branch from a tree, went on the ice and rescued him. Bronze medal awarded to Robertson.’