A Rare Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society's Marine Medal, 2nd "Oval" Type, silver, reverse inscribed "To Richd. Williams Pilot 28th April l871", edge inscribed "For Courage & Humanity in going with five others in a heavy sea to rescue the master of the abandoned Barque 'Belmont' 9. April l871"; extremely fine, with 'Liver Bird' suspension and silver riband buckle

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A Rare Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society's Marine Medal, 2nd "Oval" Type, silver, reverse inscribed "To Richd. Williams Pilot 28th April l871", edge inscribed "For Courage & Humanity in going with five others in a heavy sea to rescue the master of the abandoned Barque 'Belmont' 9. April l871"; extremely fine, with 'Liver Bird' suspension and silver riband buckle

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INDENTThe Oval Medal, introduced in 1871, was replaced by the 3rd, circular, type, in 1874

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