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East West Africa Niger 1897 Rare

East and West Africa Medal, bar Niger 1897, 1409 Pte James Cole II, Royal Niger Constabulary.

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Origin: United Kingdom
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East and West Africa Medal, bar Niger 1897, 1409 Pte James Cole II, Royal Niger Constabulary.

 

Officially engraved: “1409 Pte. James Cole II R. Niger Constby” Minor edge bruising

 

Confirmed on the roll, the second of 2 James Coles in the regiment, who were locals from the “Niger Territories”.

 

A rarely seen bar for service in an expedition to the Western Provinces of Nigeria by the Royal Niger Constabulayr from 6th January until 26th February 1897.

 

Provenance: Lot 454, Spink Auction 2015.