There were six gold medals publicly documented. I suspect these 6 were all engraved. 14 total were awarded out. one each for: 1.Capt. Rostron - Left his Medal on the ship when it sunk. 2.Chief Engineer Johnson, 3.Surgeon Frank E. McGee, 4.Ernest. G. F. Brown, R. N. R., purser; ++Engraved/sold...
On the back it reads, “Presented to the Captain, Officers, and Crew of R.M.S. ‘Carpathia’ in recognition of gallant and heroic services. From the survivors of the S.S. “Titanic,” April 15, 1912.” Collection of the Massillon Museum Gift of the Edward Abbott Estate (58.72.5)
Front of the bronze Carpathia crew medal This small medal has the image of the R.M.S. Carpathia and Titanic’s lifeboats on the front. It is framed by Neptune’s head and flowing beard with two dolphins. Collection of the Massillon Museum Gift of the Edward Abbott Estate (58.72.5)
I found this on Ebay, I thought people on here might be interested in it. I guess its unbelievably rare to have found 2 medals with the original presentation letter from Captain Rostron. The seller has a few autographed items from Rostron as well. Here is the link. Hope you enjoy. Bronze...
Can anyone give an approximate valuation (Pounds Sterling) as to how much a bronze medal as awarded to the Carpathia's crew by the survivors might be worth? Thanks