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**RARE: 1908/1909 Silver British Somaliland Campaign Medal (H.M.S Proserpine).**
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**RARE: 1908/1909 Silver British Somaliland Campaign Medal (H.M.S Proserpine).**
This piece remains in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed.Medal Disk remains in a Good State and has been subject to augmentation. Minor Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Suspender has been removed.
** SOLD 'AS IS' IN PRESENT STATE. **
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ORIGIN : Great Britain
COMPOSITION: .925 Silver
YEAR: 1908 - 09
UNIT : Royal Navy , H.M.S Proserpine
RECIPIENT: N. Seaborne. Stoker 1st Class - 308 301
An EXCELLENT example of a RARE, 1908/1909 Silver British Somaliland Campaign Medal. This piece appears to be in a VF/F state , with detailed Relief on obverse & reverse. Suspender is no longer present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Medal appears to have been fashioned into a Brooch at some point in time. Disk is clearly named to recipient and ship.
The H.M.S Proserpine of the Royal Navy, was a light Cruiser performing patrolling duties off the coast of Somaliland and the Gulf of Aden. Sailors stationed upon the ship , referred to the Cruiser as the 'Proper Swine' throughout the duration of the campaign. All operations were carried out in conjunction with the Kingdom of Italy , in an effort to end piracy in the region and establish Protectorates.
The ideal addition to any Colonial British Medal collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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