Special Collections

Sold on 25 September 2008

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The Collection of Life Saving Awards formed by The Late W.H. Fevyer

William Henry Fevyer

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№ 22

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25 September 2008

Hammer Price:
£400

A Sea Gallantry Medal group of four awarded to Able Seaman Charles A. Chapman, Royal Navy, for services at the wreck of the Delhi, 1911

Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., bronze (Charles A. Chapman “Delhi” 13 Dec. 1911); 1914-15 Star (208487 A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (208487 A.B., R.N.) mounted court style for wear, good very fine (4) £350-450

Ref. Spink Exhibition 1985, No. 115.

Charles A. Chapman was an Able Seaman aboard the battleship
Prince of Wales when he was awarded the S.G.M. for his services at the wreck of the Delhi.