United Kingdom. A Royal Humane Society Medal, to R. Parsons, HMS Benbow, 1900 Hold with the CVSM correctly mounted

with the CVSM correctly mounted

scratches to reverse arms

inscribed “WILHELM BRÜCKNER” with a date of “30

Constructed of silvered bronze with red

United Kingdom. A Royal Humane Society Medal, to R. Parsons, HMS Benbow, 1900 Hold with the CVSM correctly mountedInstituted in 1774. For a successful rescue. In silver with a bronze lacquer, rim engraved R. S. PARSONS. H. M. S. BENBOW SEP. 17. 1900, measures 38. 3 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h), wear to lacquer, dark patina on the suspension, remains very fine. Footnote: Parsons, Robert S. Petty officer 2nd Class HMS Benbow. Case 30927: On the 17th September 1900, Private J. Cook, RMLI, in an attempt at suicide, jumped overboard from HMS Benbow in the Clyde off Greenock.