Summary
Silver African General Service Medal (Specimen), George V, issued by Great Britain 1902-1956.
Medal with mount, ribbon and nine bars: East Africa 1915, Nyasaland 1915, Shimber Berris 1914-15, East Africa 1913-14, East Africa 1913, Jubaland 1917-18, East Africa 1918, Somaliland 1920, Nigeria 1918.
This is an un-issued specimen of the medals awarded to those who were involved in campaigns in Africa. A bar would be awarded to indicate which action the medal was awarded for. It replaced the older East and West Africa medal in 1902.
Obverse Description
A bust of George V in the Field Marshal's uniform, head bare facing left; around, GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:.
Reverse Description
Britannia standing facing right towards the rising sun, in her right hand se rests a trtident on the ground while her left hand extends a palm branch and scroll; behind her the British lion advanced right; in exergue, AFRICA.
Edge Description
plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1920 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
George W. de Saulles - Royal Mint, London, England, Great Britain, 1902
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Artist
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Inscriptions
GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: AFRICA EAST AFRICA 1915, NYASALAND 1915, SHIMBER BERRIS 1914-15, EAST AFRICA 1913 - 14, EAST AFRICA 1913, JUBALAND 1917 - 18, EAST AFRICA 1918, SOMALILAND 1920, NIGERIA 1918
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
110 mm (Height), 36 mm (Outside Diameter)
Height to top of bars.
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Shape
Round with mount, bars and ribbon
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 212 - 217 Pages
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