Auction Catalogue

24 October 2014

Starting at 10:00 AM

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The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 685

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24 October 2014

Hammer Price:
£1,300

A rare Nigeria 1903-4 operations W.A.F.F. D.C.M. awarded to Private Daday, 1st North Nigeria Regiment

West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (1111 Daday, 1st N.N. Regt., W.A.F.F.), good very fine £1600-1800

One of just 55 Edward VII issues.

M.I.D.
London Gazette 25 August 1905.

W.A.F.F. D.C.M.
Northern Nigeria Gazette 31 October 1905: ‘For gallant conduct during the operations in Northern Nigeria in 1903-1904’.