United Kingdom. A Royal Humane Society Medal, to R. Parsons, HMS Benbow, 1900 Hold A light beige rayon-blended liner

A light beige rayon-blended liner fully encompasses the interior

Acid-etched onto the obverse is an inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” in Fraktur script

neither of which is secured in place by its button at the neck end

Constructed of silvered bronze with red

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United Kingdom. A Royal Humane Society Medal, to R. Parsons, HMS Benbow, 1900 Hold A light beige rayon-blended linerInstituted 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.