Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Boy Scouts Association Gallantry Cross, 2nd Class, 1st issue, silver, the reverse inscribed, ‘H. Motton. May. 1909’, with ring suspension and integral top riband bar, in its original J. A. Wyllie, London, blue leather case of issue, traces of the Cross having sometime been lightly gilded, therefore nearly very fine £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Boy Scouts Association Gallantry Crosses.

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Harold Motton, a Boy Scout with the 1st Longford Troop, Shetford, was awarded the Cross for saving the life of Teresa Fulgone, by extinguishing her burning dress, on 29 May 1909.