East and West Africa 1887-1900, 2 clasps, Benin 1897, Sierra Leone 1898-99 (E. Talbot, Ord., H.M.S. St. George) second clasp unofficially riveted, otherwise very fine, rare £400-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of East and West Africa Medals to the Royal Navy.

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Eight medals with this combination of clasps issued to R.N. or R.M. recipients. Talbot served aboard the Alecto in Sierra Leone. 167 ‘Benin 1897’ clasps awarded to Barrosa; 51 ‘Sierra Leone 1898-99’ clasps awarded to Alecto.