Africa General Service Medal, in Silver

SKU: 02.GBR.0226.101.01

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  • Silver Medal (with “N. NIGERIA” clasp) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (with “N. NIGERIA” clasp) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    1902
  • remarks
    The value of the medal is expected to differ according to the recipient. See the version remarks for details. Medals awarded to war correspondents are valued at 2,200-2,750. The Silver Medal was designed by G.W. de Saulles. The Silver Medal (with “JIDBALLI” clasp) images are courtesy of Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?products_id=7619

History


The Africa General Service Medal was instituted by King Edward VII, King of England, in 1902 to replace the East and West Africa Medal (1887-1900). The Africa General Service Medal was the longest running British service medal, being awarded to British and colonial forces in commemoration of minor campaigns in Africa between 1902 and 1956. The Medal was seldom awarded to European troops and most often awarded to local forces and detached officers. Combatants were the recipients of Silver Medals, while a few Bronze Medals were issued to troops involved in operations in North Nigeria between 1903 and 1904, campaigns in Somaliland between 1902 and 1908, and to transport personnel.

There are 45 possible clasps that are authorized for wear with the Africa General Service Medal. The following 34 were issued during the reign of King Edward VII:

1. “N. NIGERIA”
2. “N. NIGERIA 1902”
3. “N. NIGERIA 1903”
4. “N.NIGERIA 1903-04”
5. “N.NIGERIA 1904”
6. “N.NIGERIA 1906”
7. “S.NIGERIA”
8. “S.NIGERIA 1902”
9. “S.NIGERIA 1902-03”
10. “S.NIGERIA 1903”
11. “S.NIGERIA 1903-04”
12. “S.NIGERIA 1904”
13. “S. NIGERIA 1904-05”
14. “S. NIGERIA 1905”
15. “S. NIGERIA 1905-06”
16. “EAST AFRICA 1902”
17. “EAST AFRICA 1904”
18. “EAST AFRICA 1905”
19. “EAST AFRICA 1906”
20. “WEST AFRICA 1906”
21. “WEST AFRICA 1908”
22. “WEST AFRICA 1909-10”
23. “SOMALILAND 1901”
24. “SOMALILAND 1902-04”
25. “SOMALILAND 1908-10”
26. “JIDBALLI”
27. “UGANDA 1900”
28. “B.C.A. 1899-1900”
29. “JUBALAND”
30. “GAMBIA”
31. “ARO 1901-1902”
32. “LANGO 1901”
33. “KISSI 1905”
34. “NANDI 1905-06”

The following 10 clasps were issued during the reign of George V:

35. "EAST AFRICA 1913"
36. "EAST AFRICA 1913-14"
37. "EAST AFRICA 1914"
38. “SHIMBER BERRIS 1914-15”
39. “NYASALAND 1915”
40. "EAST AFRICA 1915"
41. “JUBALAND 1917-18"
42. "EAST AFRICA 1918"
43. "NIGERIA 1918"
44. "SOMALILAND 1920"

Only 1 clasp, “KENYA”, was issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. There are 3 versions of the Silver Medal which differ by reigning Monarch.

A variety of differing naming styles were used.

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Versions

  • Price

    $350-400 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $325-350 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $300-335 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $425-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $400-450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $350-400 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $500-575 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $425-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $425-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $400-475 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $500-575 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $360-400 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $500-575 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $700-900 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $425-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $675-750 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $525-625 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $425-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $500-575 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $450-525 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $450-525 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $575-660 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

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    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $575-660 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $280-330 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a recipient of an African or Indian unit. A medal for a recipient of a British regiment would be valued...

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  • Price

    $275-325 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a recipient of an African or Indian unit. A medal for a recipient of an RN unit would be valued at 325...

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  • Price

    $375-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a recipient of an African or Indian unit. A medal for a recipient of a British regiment would be valued...

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  • Price

    $450-525 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

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  • Price

    $450-525 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

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    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $360-450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a recipient of an African or Indian unit. A medal for a recipient of an RN unit would be valued at 525-...

  • View Item
  • Price

    $525-625 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a recipient of an African or Indian unit. A medal for a recipient of an RN unit would be valued at 1,00...

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  • Price

    $450-525 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a recipient of an African or Indian unit. A medal for a recipient of an RN unit would be valued at 1,40...

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  • Price

    $625-700 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $700-800 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $350-450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $500-550 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

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  • Price

    $400-425 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

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    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

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  • Price

    $500-575 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $525-625 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $450-525 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $450-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $400-450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $400-450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $300-350 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

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  • Price

    $315-350 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a recipient of an African or Indian unit. A medal for a recipient of an RN unit would be valued at 525-...

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  • Price

    $125-225 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F:D: Rev: AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a recipient of an African or Indian unit. A medal for a recipient of a British regiment would be valued...

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