Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Ashanti 1900, 1 clasp, Kumassi, high relief bust (58 Pte. Macheso. 1st. K.A.R.C.) edge bruising, traces of lacquer, otherwise nearly extremely fine £400-£500

Macheso attested for the British Central Africa Rifles (a precursor to the King’s African Rifles) on 17 October 1899, and was promoted Lance-Corporal on 10 July 1900. He served with them during the Ashanti campaign of 1900, being present at the action at Kumassi, 6-7 August, and the action at Dunassi, 22 September 1900, and was promoted Corporal on 25 January 1901. He served with the King’s African Rifles in Somaliland 1902-04, and was discharged, time expired, on 15 November 1904.

Sold with copied service papers, medal roll extract, and other research.