Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class
SKU: 02.GBR.0144.101.01
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Attributes
History
The Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services) was established as the Board Trade Medal for Foreign Services by the Foreign Office in 1839 and was approved by Queen Victoria in the same year. The Medal is awarded to foreigners and British citizens stationed aboard foreign vessels in recognition of saving the lives of British citizens at sea.
There are a number of different versions of the Medal that differ in size, design, engraving, and inscription. From 1839-1854 the medal was large and unwearable but was altered and rendered wearable in 1854. All Medals have been issued named. From 1839-1849 a unique dedication was inscribed on the reverse, but this was superseded by a less expensive standard reverse in 1849. They have since been named on the rim.
There may be additional versions that differ in size.
Versions
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Gold
Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA. F. D. Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
45mm
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Gold
Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA. F. D. Rev: PRESENTED [BY/FROM] THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIFE OF A BRITISH SUBJECT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
45mm
N/A
Gold
Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA. F. D. Rev: PRESENTED [BY/FROM] THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR ASSISTING A BRITISH VESSEL IN DISTRESS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
45mm
N/A
Gold
Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA. F. D. Rev: PRESENTED [BY/FROM] THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FRO SAVING THE LIVES OF BRITISH SUBJECTS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
45mm
$2000+ USD
Gold
Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F: D: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIFE OF A BRITISH SUBJECT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
$2000+ USD
Gold
Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F: D: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR ASSISTING A BRITISH VESSEL IN DISTRESS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
$2000+ USD
Gold
Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F: D: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIVES OF BRITISH SUBJECTS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
$2000+ USD
Gold
Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F: D: Rev: FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR GALLANTRY AND HUMANITY Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
$2000+ USD
Gold
Obv: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIFE OF A BRITISH SUBJECT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
The I Class Medal (1901-1906) is stamped with the maker's mark "D.S."
$2000+ USD
Gold
Obv: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR ASSISTING A BRITISH VESSEL IN DISTRESS [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
The I Class Medal (1901-1911) is stamped with the maker's mark "D.S."
$2000+ USD
Gold
Obv: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIVES OF BRITISH SUBJECTS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
The I Class Medal (1901-1911) is stamped with the maker's mark "D.S."
$2000+ USD
Gold
Obv: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: Rev: FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR GALLANTRY AND HUMANITY Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
The I Class Medal (1901-1911) is stamped with the maker's mark "D.S."
$1200+ USD
Gold
Obv: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND : IMP: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR ASSISTING A BRITISH VESSEL IN DISTRESS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
The I Class Medal (1911-1918) is stamped with the maker's mark "B.M." This version is rare. Less than 300 Medals were issued during t...
$1200+ USD
Gold
Obv: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND : IMP: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIVES OF BRITISH SUBJECTS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
The I Class Medal (1911-1926) is stamped with the maker's mark "B.M." This version is rare. Less than 300 Medals were issued during t...
$1200+ USD
Gold
Obv: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND : IMP: Rev: FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR GALLANTRY AND HUMANITY Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
This version is rare. Less than 300 Medals were issued during the reign of King George V.
$1200+ USD
Gold
Rev: FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR GALLANTRY AND HUMANITY Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
The obverse inscription is unknown.
N/A
Gold
Obv: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D. Rev: FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR GALLANTRY AND HUMANITY Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
33mm
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