Royal Niger Company Medal, in Bronze

SKU: 02.GBR.0198.102.01

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  • Bronze Medal (stamped "SPINK & SON LOND.") (1899-1993) Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (stamped "SPINK & SON LOND.") (1899-1993) Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    1899
  • makers
    Spink & Son Ltd., London
  • remarks
    The value of the Medal is expected to vary by recipient and period of manufacture.

History


The Royal Niger Company Medal was established by the Royal Niger Company in 1899. It was awarded to Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and enlisted men of the British Army and native troops in recognition of service in campaigns led on the Company's territory from 1886-1897. Eligibility was restricted to campaigns where casualties were suffered.

The Royal Niger Company Medal is awarded in 2 grades. Silver Medals were awarded to European troops while Bronze Medals were awarded to Native troops.

The Bronze Medal was awarded with a "NIGERIA" clasp. It was issued unnamed but was officially numbered between 1 and 2361. However, unnumbered medals are known to exist.

There are 2 versions of the Bronze Medal. The first version was instituted in 1899 and depicts the maker’s mark: “SPINK & SON LOND.”, while the second version features the change in maker’s mark to “SPINK & SON LTD.” when the Medal was renewed in 1993.

There may be additional versions that differ in size.

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Versions

  • Price

    $1500 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: PAX JUS ARS Rim: [SERIAL NUMBER]

  • Size

    38mm

  • Maker

    Spink & Son Ltd., London

  • Version Remarks

    The Obverse is stamped with the maker's mark: "SPINK & SON, LOND."

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  • Price

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  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: PAX JUS ARS Rim: [SERIAL NUMBER]

  • Size

    38mm

  • Maker

    Spink & Son Ltd., London

  • Version Remarks

    The Obverse is stamped with the maker's mark: "SPINK & SON, LTD."

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