NAM.1988-03-32-4

Ashanti Medal, with clasp: Kumassi. 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. Ribbon for the Africa General Service Medal, 1902 was previously incorrectly affixed. Awarded to Sepoy Jiwa Singh, 15th (The Ludhiana Sikh) Regiment of Bengal Infantry, 1900. This medal was issued to the defenders of the garrison at Kumasi in the Gold Coast and to the personnel of two relief columns sent to aid them after they had been surrounded by a native uprising. Associated with the Siege of Kumasi, 4th Ashanti War (1900-1901).

Kumasi, Siege of, 1900 (5th Ashanti War 1900-1901)