An 1896 Sea Gallantry Medal For Steamship Aidar Rescue certificate_of_authenticity Dewar rendered exceptionally meritorious service

Dewar rendered exceptionally meritorious service as Director General of Small Arms Ammunition

remained on duty rendering first aid till his unit was relived

Some were even decorated with artwork

1896 in Hawkesbury

signing his Attestation Paper on August 11

An 1896 Sea Gallantry Medal For Steamship Aidar Rescue certificate_of_authenticity Dewar rendered exceptionally meritorious serviceAn 1896 Sea Gallantry Medal for Steamship Aidar Rescue Victoria, edge engraved: ARTHUR B. CROSSE. WRECK OF THE AIDAR ON THE 19TH JANUARY 1896. Silver, 58mm, very fine. Footnote: Arthur B. Crosse, Second Mate, is confirmed for the Silver Medal for Gallantry and binocular glasses. For rescuing passengers and crew of the steamship Aidar of Liverpool, which foundered during a storm in the Mediterranean, Rescue effected with much difficulty and risk.