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Royal Humane Society of Australasia
Obverse: A draped figure (left) placing a wreath on the head of a man kneeling (right). The Southern Cross above. Legend: 'VIRTUTE PARATUM'. Reverse: A wreath. Inscription: 'AWARDED TO CHARLES SIBLEY 10TH JANY.1897'. Legend: 'ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALASIA INSTD. A.D.1874'.
Awarded to Charles Sibley for helping to row supplies from the RMS 'Orient' to the 'Phyllis' in rough weather.
Awarded to Charles Sibley for helping to row supplies from the RMS 'Orient' to the 'Phyllis' in rough weather.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0566 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Lifesaving award |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Hogarth, J.; Turner, D. |
| Date made: | 1881; 1897 |
| People: | Sibley, Charles; Royal Humane Society of Australasia |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 39 mm |