Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards.

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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).