KING'S AFRICAN RIFLES DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, G.V.R. (4319 Sjt. Nimu, K.A.R.), very fine

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The AA Upfill-Brown Collection.

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An award for German East Africa, ref. letter from Lt. General J.L. van Deventer and Routine Order No. 549, dated 17 June 1918, 'Kiwe Kiwe River. For great coolness and bravery under very heavy fire at close range (40 yards), and for assisting wounded out of action.' M.I.D., London Gazette, 7 March, 1918