Hi Paul, thank you very much for your prompt response. The inscription on the edge of the coin reads, (4245 C.S.M. jr Momadu Bauchi. NIG.R.W.A.F.F) Inscribed on the back of the medal reads, (For Distinguished Conduct In The Field) In the extensive research that had been done on our part, during a trip to Nigeria in the later 80's, documents were acquired with Momadu Bauchi's listing, also there was a mention of a Mama Bauchi written in the book, "Nigeria and the great War". Bauchi was not the sir name of these soldiers. Because their names were so difficult to pronounce, they were identified by their first name and provence (Bauchi) that they were from and then given their ID number. This research is very important to us because we are in development of a motion picture screenplay. The information that we posses is very disturbing describing why, how, where, when and who set forth the DCM. Have you had the opportunity to see a picture of any of these particular medals that were awarded to the Native African's during 1914-1918? Thank you once again and I look forward to your response.
In addition, I just located 4245 Mamadu Bauchi in the following: SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 31 MAY, 1916. 5427
Now, I just need to know if there are any existing medals out there other than the one we posses, this would just make our screenplay that much more unique.
Michael Q