(1900) East and West Africa medal with one clasp: 1897-98. Silver, 36 mm. MY-137 (clasp xviii), BBM-93. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. Extremely Fine.

3124. Sgt S. BRATHWAITE, 2nd WEST INDIA REGt impressed on the edge. Deeply reflective, polished to brightness but attractive and problem free. This clasp was authorized in 1900 to those serving in west Africa, primarily in the Northern Territories of the Gold Coast, modern Ghana. Sgt. Brathwaite was from the island of St. Lucia. 559 of those who received this clasp were from the 2nd West India. Offered with a modern ribbon.

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