ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL G.V.R., Military bust (4382 Sergt. Matina Kotama, 1/K.A. Rifles), fixed suspender, impressed in small caps., good very fine and rare

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

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While no trace of this award can presently be located in official records, its numismatic features are not without interest. Apart from the fact the recipient should have been awarded a King's African Rifles D.C.M. - as opposed to the Royal West African Frontier Force issue - the medal's reverse features would appear to be unique. Of particular note are the curved ornaments at the reverse base which conform to the rounded edge of the medal (see 'British Gallantry Awards' by Abbott and Tamplin, pp. 86-90).