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Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry

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Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry
<B>Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry.</B></I> This large (57.5-mm, 91.8-gm) silver medal was awarded by the Board of Trade for gallantry in lifesaving to Mr. John Hughes for attempting to save a life on 8th July 1879. The obverse features B. Wyon's version of Queen Victoria; the reverse depicts four people and a baby waiting to be rescued. A few rim bumps are noted on the medal. Includes the original case of issue.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)