An 1896 Sea Gallantry Medal For Steamship Aidar Rescue GTRexclude character inscription in the centre

character inscription in the centre spread

3 mm ribbon bar

dark patina on the cross

- Magnetic core

showing period gilt wear

An 1896 Sea Gallantry Medal For Steamship Aidar Rescue GTRexclude character inscription in the centreAn 1896 Sea Gallantry Medal for Steamship Aidar Rescue Victoria, edge engraved: ARTHUR B. CROSSE. WRECK OF THE AIDAR ON THE 19TH JANUARY 1896. Silver, 58mm, very fine. Footnote: Arthur B. Crosse, Second Mate, is confirmed for the Silver Medal for Gallantry and binocular glasses. For rescuing passengers and crew of the steamship Aidar of Liverpool, which foundered during a storm in the Mediterranean, Rescue effected with much difficulty and risk.