East and West Africa Medal, in Silver

SKU: 02.GBR.0200.101.01

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  • East and West Africa Medal, Silver Medal (with "1887-8" clasp)

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    November 1, 1892
  • remarks
    The obverse was engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon, and the reverse was engraved by Sir Edward Poynter. The value of the medal is expected to differ according to the recipient. See the version remarks for details.

History


The East and West Africa Medal was established on November 1, 1892. It was awarded to Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and enlisted men of the British Army, as well as Officers and enlisted men of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in recognition of service in military campaigns in Africa from 1895-1896. It was also awarded to African and Indian troops. Generally, the medal was made of silver, but bronze medals exist as well. These were awarded to certain native recipients, including servants, bearers, and drivers.

Every campaign was recognized by a clasp worn on the ribbon - except for the M'wele Campaign from 1895-1896 which was awarded without a clasp and dedicated with an engraving on the rim. Multiple clasps could be awarded to the same recipient, with 7 clasps being the most awarded to one recipient. The following 21 clasps were officially awarded:

1. “1887-8”
2. “WITU 1890”
3. “1891-2”
4. “1892”
5. “WITU AUGUST 1893”
6. “LIWONDI 1893”
7. “JUBA RIVER 1893”
8. “LAKE NYASSA 1893”
9. “1893-94”
10. “GAMBIA 1894”
11. “BENIN RIVER 1894”
12. “BRASS RIVER 1895”
13. “1896-98”
14. “NIGER 1897”
15. “BENIN 1897”
16. “DAWKITA 1897”
17. “1897-98”
18. “1898”
19. “SIERRA LEONE 1898-99”
20. “1899”
21. “1900”

Recipients of the Ashantee Medal (1873) who served in additional African campaigns were not awarded the East and West Africa Medal but were instead awarded with appropriate bars for further service in East and West Africa.

All medals were issued named, but a number of different naming styles were used. There may be additional versions that differ by the inscription.

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Versions

  • Price

    $700-800 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a European recipient would be valued at 750-1,100, and a medal for a re...

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  • Price

    $275-325 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "WITU 1890" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a...

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  • Price

    $275-325 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with “1891-2" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a Eur...

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  • Price

    $275-325 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a European recipient would be valued at 350-450, and a medal for a reci...

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  • Price

    $275-325 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "WITU AUGUST 1893" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal...

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  • Price

    $4,000-4,500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "LIWONDI 1893" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." This clasp was only awarded to members of the Royal Navy.

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  • Price

    $4,500-5,520 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "JUBA RIVER 1893" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." This clasp was only awarded to members of the Royal Navy.

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  • Price

    $4,500-6,250 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "LAKE NYASSA 1893" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." This clasp was only awarded to members of the Royal Navy.

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  • Price

    $275-325 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a European recipient would be valued at 350-450, and a medal for a reci...

  • View Item
  • Price

    $275-325 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "GAMBIA 1894" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for ...

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  • Price

    $275-325 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a European recipient would be valued at 350-450, and a medal for a reci...

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  • Price

    $575-675 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "BRASS RIVER 1895" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." This clasp was only awarded to members of the Royal Navy.

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  • Price

    $400-525 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "1896-98" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a Eu...

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  • Price

    $400-525 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "NIGER 1897" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a...

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  • Price

    $400-525 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "BENIN 1897" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a...

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  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "DAWKITA 1897" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." This clasp is extremely rare.

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  • Price

    $400-450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "1897-98" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a Eu...

  • View Item
  • Price

    $400-450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "1898" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a Europ...

  • View Item
  • Price

    $400-450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "SIERRA LEONE 1898-9" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A me...

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  • Price

    $400-450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "1899" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a Europ...

  • View Item
  • Price

    $400-450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "1900" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a Europ...

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  • Price

    $350-450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: M'WELE 1895

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a European recipient would be valued at 525-625, and a medal for a reci...

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  • Price

    $450-525 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a European recipient would be valued at 575-675, and a medal for a reci...

  • View Item
  • Price

    $625-800 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a native recipient. A medal for a recipient in the Royal Navy would be valued at 975-1,200. The Silv...

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  • Price

    $800-900 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with 4 clasps) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a native recipient.

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