Lot Essay
INDENTThe Norwegian barque Berthon was wrecked on the Holm Sands, off Lowestoft, 14 November l882. The crew of eight were rescued by the Lowestoft Lifeboat.
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A Rare Life-Saving Award to W.J. Meiuse, Lowestoft Lifeboat, silver cross pattée, 52mm., oars in angles, obverse inscribed "W.J. Meiuse", reverse inscribed "The Crew of the Berthon Rescued Nov.14.1882", together with Boy Scout's Association Silver Cross for Gallantry, unnamed, both extremely fine (2)