A rare Great War King’s African Rifles D.C.M. group of six awarded to Regimental Sergeant-Major Juma

King’s African Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (103 C. Sjt., 1/K.A.R.); 1914-15 Star (103 C/Sgt., 2/K.A.R.); British War and Victory Medals (103 R.S.M., 2/K.A.R.); King’s African Rifles L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (103 C. Sjt., 1/K.A.R.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (103 R.S.M., 1/2 K.A.R.) mounted for wear, edge bruising, contact marks, fine (6) Withdrawn

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Long Service Medals from the Collection formed by John Tamplin.

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Information from The African D.C.M., by John Arnold, states that the D.C.M. award was for East Africa but provides no promulgation details or details of the action. Also awarded the M.S.M. (London Gazette 13 September 1918).