Gallantry medal, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, 'Presented to James Clarkson, Engine Driver, for extraordinary vigilance and promptitude in stopping his Train near Chorley station on the 5th of July 1861, and thereby preventing a collision with another Train, which had been accidentally thrown off the line'. On maroon velvet ribbon. Overall: 88 mm x 41 mm x 4 mm.
Details
- Category:
- Coins and Medals
- Object Number:
- 1983-7246
- Materials:
- silver plated and textile
- Measurements:
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overall: 88 mm x 41 mm x 4 mm,
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- British Rail, Clapham
