The John Goddard Collection of Important Naval Medals and Nelson Letters

The very rare officially impressed Central Africa medal awarded to Able Seaman David, an African serving with the Royal Navy

Central Africa 1891-98, 1 clasp, Central Africa 1894-98 (A.B. David. R.N.) officially impressed naming, extremely fine
£1600-1800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The John Goddard Collection of Important Naval Medals and Nelson Letters.

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Provenance: Christie’s, November 1990.

Approximately 21 Central Africa medals with Clasp issued to the Royal Navy, although it seems likely that the 13 European officers received unnamed medals leaving potentially only 8 officially impressed medals issued to the African Serangs and Able Seamen. Sold with full medal roll details.