sabrigade Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-3034-1222612803.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-3034-1222612782.jpg I purchased this medal from an antique dealer in Omdurman. It is named to 134 W.ONB. BAKA ABU SOWAR of the Mongalla Police who were based in Southern Sudan. The town of Mongalla is not very far from Juba, the capital of Southern Sudan. The gentleman was awarded the medal with the clasp " EAST AFRICA 1918". This specific clasp was awarded for military operations in Southern Sudan against the Northern Turkhaha and other tribes. Most references confirm that Africa General Service Medals bearing the head of King George the 5th are very rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 A very nice medal indeed. While most collectors would denigrate it as being to a non-European, Folks Like Us find it even more interesting. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Very Very Nice you have picked some more beautiful items..Thank you for sharing all of your new pieces:Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Again, Outstanding!! You are having a Great Trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Again, Outstanding!! You are having a Great Trip!Thanks for the kind comments and interest. The fact that silver jewelry manufacturing is done in the Sudan has not helped in preserving medals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oamotme Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Wil,One shouldn't be envious but............mabruk!Owain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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