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Auction: 399 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 164

Great Britain. Mercantile Marine Service Association Medal. Silver (Capt. S. Roch FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING THE CREW OF BARQUE "AMALTHAE" April 14. 1880) engraved on back.

The Mercantile Marine Service Association awarded this medal to Captain Samuel Roch (Born Kingstown, Ireland 1830, died Birkenhead 1888), Master of the West India and Pacific steamship SS Chilian for rescuing the crew of the Gloucester to New York-Bound Norwegian barque Amalthae, April 14, 1880.

On ribbon. Toned. Extremely Fine. With extensive documentation of Roch's certificates and maritime career.

Sold for
$270

Starting price
$180