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Auction: 4020 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 180

An Unusual Group of Four to Second Officer O. Thomas, S.S. "Catalonia", Including Three Life Saving Awards For the Rescue of the Crew of "La Vague" Transport Medal 1899-1902, one clasp, S. Africa 1899-1902 (O. Thomas); Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Medal, silver (Mr. Owen Thomas, 2nd Officer. S.S. "Catalonia", For Having with a Boats crew rescued crew of "La Vague" 19 Oct. 1897); Mercantile Marine Association Medal, silver, reverse engraved "To Mr. Owen Thomas Second Officer R.M.S. "Catalonia" For Gallant Services in Rescuing Crew of French Vessel "Vague" Oct. 20. 1897. Lat. 44 56'N Long 50 05'W.); France, Ministere De La Marine Medal, 40mm, silver, reverse embossed 'A Thomas Owen Officier Du Vapeur Anglais Catalonia Courage et Devouement 1897', good very fine or better, last three medals in cases of issue, sold with two photographic prints of the Catalonia (4) Estimate £ 700-900

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£980