Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Gambia (Intpr. Adjuma Sisi.) later impressed naming and with fixed suspension, lightly scratched overall from cleaning, otherwise very fine and scarce £160-£200

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Medals, the Property of a Lady.

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Sold with manuscript note by H. Biddulph, Brig. Genl. late R.E., dated Salisbury 21.9.42, which states ‘This W. Africa Medal with “Gambia” clasp was obtained in 1942 by my son R. G. Biddulph, Provincial Commissioner, Gambia, from the family of Interpreter Adjuma Sisi, after the death of the latter whom he knew quite well.’ Together with copied medal roll extract for ‘Civilians’ which includes 5 interpreters and confirms issue of ‘Replacement’ medal on 29 September 1923.