**RARE: 1908/1909 Silver British Somaliland Campaign Medal (H.M.S Proserpine).**

**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. **

INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. 

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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