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Mint:
London
Ruler:
Edward VII (1901-10)
Artist:
Saulles, George W. de
Ruler:
Edwardvs VII rex imperator
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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.
This medal was awarded for service in a small campaign against the Nandi people of modern-day Kenya, whose ruler Koitalel Arap Samoei was killed in the action, which resulted in the people's final submission to incorporation into British East Africa in 1906.
The medal was awarded to Private Kipowetch of the East African Police Force. Lester Watson purchased it from the London dealers Spink at some point before 1928.
History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, bt Spink before 1928
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 36.3 mm
Weight: 39.32 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
1905 - 1906
Inscription present: Bust of Edward facing left
Inscription present: Britannia with lion gesturing right to sun on horizon
Accession number: CM.1137-2009
Primary reference Number: 141231
Watson Catalogue: 20
Ordering: M-0020
Previous object number: LW.0020
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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