Special Collections

Sold on 2 July 2003

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The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards

Richard Boycott Magor

Lot

№ 334

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2 July 2003

Hammer Price:
£430

East and West Africa 1887-1900, edge impressed Mwele 1895, 2 clasps, Brass River 1895, Benin 1897 (F. W. Bridger, A.B., H.M.S. St. George) re-riveted and repaired suspension, one or two edge bruises and minor contact marks, very fine £180-220

Just over 20 men from H.M.S. St. George qualified for the ‘Brass River 1895’ clasp and / or the ‘Mwele’ inscription.

Frederick William Bridger’s Medal and clasps are verified on the appropriate rolls (P.R.O.
ADM 171/46 refers).