Royal West Africa Frontier Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1903-1928)

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SKU: 02.GBR.0347.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$400-470 USD

Estimated market value:

$400-470 USD

Attributes

Country

Great Britain
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Rev: WEST AFRICA FRONTIER FORCE FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT
Size

36mm
Image Licensing

This image is attributed to Morton & Eden Ltd., Lot Number 935, Catalogue 106, Auction Date December 5, 2019.

History

The Royal West Africa Frontier Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was established in September of 1903. The Silver Medal was awarded to Non-commissioned Officers and other ranks of the Royal West African Frontier Force for 18 years of exemplary service. The Medal was discontinued in 1960.

There are 2 versions of the Medal which vary in reverse inscription. The first version features the inscription "WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE" while the second version was altered to read "ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE." There may be additional versions which differ by the obverse effigy of the ruling monarch. The obverse inscription is uncertain.

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