| East and Central Africa Medal | |
|---|---|
  Obverse (top left) and reverse (top right) of the medal. Ribbon: half yellow, half red | |
| Awarded by United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Eligibility | British forces. |
| Awarded for | Campaign service. |
| Campaign | East and Central Africa 1897-1899 |
| Clasps |
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 ribbon bar of the medal | |
The 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.[1] The obverse of the medal held a left facing portrait of Queen Victoria holding the Royal Sceptre with the inscription "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX".[2] The reverse held an image of Britannia standing and facing right, holding a trident and palm branch, behind her is a lion and the rising sun.[2] The inscription on the reverse is "EAST & CENTRAL AFRICA".[2]
The medal was 36mm in diameter and made of silver, except for some bronze versions which were awarded to native troops and camp followers.[3] Seven awards were made to women.[4]
Clasps[]
- Lubwa's
- 23 September 1897 - 24 February 1898[1]
- Uganda 1897-98
- 20 July 1897 - 19 March 1898[1]
- 1898
- 1898[1]
- Uganda 1899
- 21 March - 2 May 1899[1]
Notes[]
The original article can be found at East and Central Africa Medal and the edit history here.