Drummond Castle Medal

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SKU: 02.GBR.0553.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$300 USD

  • Drummond Castle Medal
  • Drummond Castle Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: FROM QUEEN VICTORIA A TOKEN OF GRATITUDE SS DRUMMOND CASTLE 16 JUNE 1896
  • Size
    38mm
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Morton & Eden Ltd., Lot Number 412, Catalogue 60, November 29 2012.

History


The Drummond Castle Medal was presented by Officials from the British Embassy in Paris on behalf of Queen Victoria to reward citizens of Brest, Ushant and Molene for assisting in the rescue of the SS Drummond Castle on June 16, 1896. The Medal was also awarded in recognition of acts of humanitarianism and generosity during the rescue and assistance in the burial of victims.

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