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Mint:
London
Ruler:
George V (1910-36)
Artist:
Saulles, George W. de
Ruler:
GEORGIUS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND IMP:
(With the title of)
Numerous actions in the British-controlled parts of Africa were felt to merit the award of a medal, but not a distinct one for every action. The Africa General Service Medal replaced the East and West Africa Medal which had previously been awarded for service in this theatre. Bars were awarded for a variety of small campaigns, sometimes only one expedition and sometimes rather more complex operations.
The campaign for which this medal was awarded was a native police operation that quelled a small rising in the Shire Highlands of Nyasaland (now part of Malawi).
It was awarded to Private Msosa of the Blantyre Native Police. Lester Watson purchased it in the auction of the Hamilton Smith Collection, of which it had formed part, in 1927 (Glendining, 20-21 July 1927, lot 965).
History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, acquired in Hamilton Smith auction (Glendining, 20-21 July 1927, lot 956)
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 36.3 mm
Weight: 39.14 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
Production date: AD 1916
Inscription present: Bust of George facing left
Inscription present: Britannia with lion gesturing right to sun on horizon
Accession number: CM.1131-2009
Primary reference Number: 141225
Watson Catalogue: 14
Ordering: M-0014
Previous object number: LW.0014
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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