Item: 1912 Titanic Carpathia White Star Liner Dieges & Clust New York Bronze Medal
Sold For:$8,214.96
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Date: Apr 22, 2012
Auction: Ebay
Seller: jonblyth2
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This auction is for a Genuine Carpathia Bronze Medal
After the loss of ‘Titanic’ the first and second class passengers formed a committee to raise a general fund – to aid destitute third class passenges, to present a cup to Captain Rostron of ‘Carpathia’ and medals to her crew. Molly Brown (Margaret Brown 1867 – 1932) chair of the committee presented the awards. 180 Bronze Medals were issued.
Year: 1912
Obverse: Within a border composed of two dolphins, Neptune’s head (above centre) with flowing beard and an anchor and staff crossed (below), starboard view of the Carpathia with life-boats standing by in search; ice bergs in the backrouund.
Reverse: Inscripton reads
‘Presented To The Captain Officers & Crew Of R. M. S. Carpathia In Recognition Of Gallant & Heroic Services From The Survivors Of The S.S. Titanic April 1912′.’Dieges & Clust N.Y.
Material: Bronze
Quality: Excellent condition.
Note: Original recipient name given is Fred Leadle