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1903 (12 July) Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal for life saving to a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary, County Cork.
Estimate:
€300 - €500
Sold
€320
Timed Auction
The Eclectic Collector
Size
1.50 by 1.50in. (3.8 by 3.8cm)
Description
Description: Inscribed DENIS O'SULLIVAN JUL 12 1903. Awarded for saving a boy from drowning at Ballydehob. O'Sullivan is listed in RIC archives as a Detective Inspector on 20 January 1921.
Note: The Royal Humane Society (RHS) bronze medal was introduced in 1837. It is awarded to people who have put their own lives at great risk to save or attempt to save someone else.According to RHS Case 32835 Denis O'Sullivan swam out 300 yards to rescue a boy named Duggan who was in an unconscious state, having become exhausted in 12 feet of water.
Note: The Royal Humane Society (RHS) bronze medal was introduced in 1837. It is awarded to people who have put their own lives at great risk to save or attempt to save someone else.According to RHS Case 32835 Denis O'Sullivan swam out 300 yards to rescue a boy named Duggan who was in an unconscious state, having become exhausted in 12 feet of water.
Condition
Extremely fine in original box of issue.
