East and Central Africa Medal (1899)
The 36mm, silver East and Central Africa Medal was a campaign medal approved for issue to officers and men of the British armed forces in East and Central Africa. The obverse of the medal features a left facing portrait of Queen Victoria holding the Royal Scepter with the inscription, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. The reverse depicts Britannia standing and facing right, holding a trident and palm branch, behind her is a lion and the rising sun. The reverse inscription reads, EAST & CENTRAL AFRICA.
A small number of bronze versions were awarded to native troops and camp followers. Seven awards were also made to women. Approximately 2,500 were issued.
East and Central Africa Medal in Silver with UGANDA 1897-98 Clasp & Bronze with 1898 Clasp
The four clasps were issued: (1) LUBWA'S (September 23, 1897 - February 24, 1898); (2) UGANDA 1897-98 (July 20, 1897 - March 19, 1898); (3) 1898 (1898) and (4) UGANDA 1899 (March 21 - May 2, 1899).
The 36mm, silver East and Central Africa Medal was a campaign medal approved for issue to officers and men of the British armed forces in East and Central Africa. The obverse of the medal features a left facing portrait of Queen Victoria holding the Royal Scepter with the inscription, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. The reverse depicts Britannia standing and facing right, holding a trident and palm branch, behind her is a lion and the rising sun. The reverse inscription reads, EAST & CENTRAL AFRICA.
A small number of bronze versions were awarded to native troops and camp followers. Seven awards were also made to women. Approximately 2,500 were issued.
East and Central Africa Medal in Silver with UGANDA 1897-98 Clasp & Bronze with 1898 Clasp
The four clasps were issued: (1) LUBWA'S (September 23, 1897 - February 24, 1898); (2) UGANDA 1897-98 (July 20, 1897 - March 19, 1898); (3) 1898 (1898) and (4) UGANDA 1899 (March 21 - May 2, 1899).
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