France, July Monarchy. A Ministry Of Marine And Colonies Honour Medal (Aka Life Saving Medal), 2Nd Class, Type Iv, To John Summers 1833 Auction Archive Rare - Early hand-made Legion

Rare - Early hand-made Legion Condor Wing

he was posted to the 21st Reserve Battalion on the 14th

both ends ending in a loop for uniform attachment

the son of William Edward Brooks and Helen Brooks (nee Kearney) of Young's Point

in silvered metal and enamels

France, July Monarchy. A Ministry Of Marine And Colonies Honour Medal (Aka Life Saving Medal), 2Nd Class, Type Iv, To John Summers 1833 Auction Archive Rare - Early hand-made LegionIn silver, hallmarked with a lamp on the edge, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of King Louis Philippe I, surrounded by the inscription "LOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANAIS" and engraver marked "MONTAGNY. F.", reverse inscribed in raised text "A SUMMERS (JOHN) MARIN ANGLAIS POUR AVOIR CONCOURU A SAUVER", within an open ended wreath of oak leaves, surrounded by the inscription "MINISTERE DE LA MARINE ET DES COLONIES" and "(PINGRET)", measuring