Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Ashanti 1900, no clasp (365 Cons: Amfoe Yaw. G.C.C.) contact marks, edge bruises, polished, fine £300-£400

Amfoe Yaw was one of just 85 civilian police constables who served with the civilian police component of the Gold Coast Constabulary, numbering around 100 men, during the Fifth Ashanti War. Around 27 of these medals were later returned, not issued, by the Colonial Office. A scarce surviving award.

Sold with copied medal roll extract.