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Heroic acts of bravery are often commended in the issuing of a medal; in order to acknowledge and reward those who have gone above and beyond in the face of danger. Medals for saving life are either officially awarded by the government or by organisations and individuals. The first official award by the British Government was the Sea Gallantry Medal in 1841, followed by the Albert Medal which Fellows have sold on two occasions in 2013 (Lot 352 & Lot 396). Both of these are 2nd Class bronze examples which were issued for gallantry at sea and land, denoted by the different coloured ribbons. Lot 352 Lot 396 Continue reading →