The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

Africa General Service 1902-56, 2 clasps, N. Nigeria 1903, N. Nigeria 1904 (Asst. Resdt. H. B. Ryan. Political Dept.) second clasp loose as issued, edge bruise over first initial, otherwise good very fine £300-£360

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Another medal with the same clasps was sold in these rooms on 5 November 1991, named ‘Resdt. Mr. H. B. Ryan, N.N. Regt.’

Sold with copied medal roll extracts for both clasps, ‘N. Nigeria 1903’ as Resident, ‘N. Nigeria 1904’ as Assistant Resident. This latter roll is annotated, ‘Mr H. B. Ryan was present in the camp below Semolika when the expedition arrived, & was attached as assistant political officer from that date. He subsequently traversed the Egbirra country as political officer.’