East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Liwondi 1893 (C. Banks, Arm. Crew, H.M.S. Herald) officially impressed replacement issue, good very fine and rare £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood.

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Ex D.N.W. 2 July 2003. Another duplicate example to this recipient was sold in these rooms on 19 September 2014.

15 ‘Liwondi 1893’ clasps were awarded to H.M.S. Herald.

Accompanying research by the late Captain K. J. Douglas-Morris, R.N., states:

‘Banks received Medal No. 914 whilst in H.M.S. Excellent, having been despatched to him from the Admiralty on 27 May 1896.

He received another Medal and clasp, also sent to him whilst he was in H.M.S. Excellent. Despatched on 9 March 1901. Duplicate No. 362.

Most unusually he received a second duplicate. This one has no despatch address in the roll. It was sent on 16 March 1911. Duplicate No. 1031.’