Ashanti Medal, Sergeant Nderamani, Central African Regiment, 1900
Ashanti Medal 1900, campaign medal
Accession Number
NAM.1989-05-185-2
Description
Ashanti Medal, Sergeant Nderamani, Central African Regiment, 1900. Circular, silver medal designed by George William de Saulles, with a portrait of King Edward VII and the inscription, ‘Edwardvs VII Rex Imperator’, on the obverse. On the reverse, a lion surveys his territory from a rocky outcrop as the sun rises. In the foreground are a shield and two spears, one broken, with a scroll bearing the campaign title, ‘Ashanti’ below. The ribbon consists of two green, and three black stripes. Associated with the 5th Ashanti War (1900-1901). From a medal group awarded to RSM Nderamani, King's African Rifles, late 2nd Bn Central African Regiment.
Campaigns
5th Ashanti War (1900-1901)