WINDSOR. The Liverpool Shipwreck & Humane Society. 1839-present. AR Proficiency Award (31x41mm, 12h). Swimming & Life-Saving Proficiency Award. Manufactured by Oldfield Ltd., Birmingham. Awarded to William M. Keay, 29 July 1912. As made with mount. Includ

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Lot: 1122.

British Orders and Decorations, Silver

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WINDSOR. The Liverpool Shipwreck & Humane Society. 1839-present. AR Proficiency Award (31x41mm, 12h). Swimming & Life-Saving Proficiency Award. Manufactured by Oldfield Ltd., Birmingham. Awarded to William M. Keay, 29 July 1912. Liver Bird crest superimposed on life preserver set on trident and crossed oars; ornamental back-plate decorated with a laurel and oak branches; dolphin pair swivel suspender / Blank with hallmarks. Engraved: PRESENTED BY THE/LIVERPOOL SHIPWRECK &/HUMANE SOCIETY/TO/WILLIAM M. KEAY/PUPIL IN THE/WALLASEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL/FOR PROFICIENCY IN SWIMMING EXERCISES/WITH THE OBJECT/OF SAVING LIFE./ 29^TH JULY 1912 . Cf. Spink 20002, lot 530. Iridescent toning. As made with mount. Includes original ribbon and clip, along with original case of issue. Rare.

From the Drewry Family Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 6 March 2026 at 16:15:40 ET.

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