*A Crimean War and Bronze Royal Humane Society Group of 3 awarded to Assistant Engineer George Fullerton Bell, R.N., who served in the Crimea aboard H.M.S. Ardent, and was awarded his lifesaving medal for ‘successful lifesaving’ off Sheerness on 12, January, 1857 while serving aboard H.M.S. Spanker, comprising: Crimea, 1854-56, 2 clasps (loose upon ribbon), Azoff, Sebastopol (Geo. F. Bell Assistant Engineer), engraved in upright capitals and in a running script as indicated; Turkish Crimea, 1855-56, Sardinian issue, with improved swivel suspension loop (George Fullerton Bell); Royal Humane Society, small size, in bronze, 38mm, for a successful rescue (George F. Bell, H.M.S. Spanker, 12, Jany 1857.), with an old and most likely original R.H.S. fitted case; Group loose, toned, generally good very fine (3). George Fullerton Bell served as Assistant Engineer aboard H.M.S. Ardent during the Crimean war (roll confirms), he is also confirmed on the roll of the R.H.S. Bronze Medal as having successfully saved a life off Sheerness, in Kent, on 12 January 1857 (case number 15930).

Estimate: GBP 300 - 400