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Antique British India General Service Medal – King Edward VII (1908–1910)

Silver Military Campaign Medal | Somaliland Clasp | SKU: 4442

An exceptional antique British military campaign medal featuring the portrait of King Edward VII, with the inscription “EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR”, signifying his title as King and Emperor of India.

The reverse displays a beautifully detailed allegorical scene featuring Britannia, a lion, a rising sun, and the inscription “AFRICA.” The medal is accompanied by a distinctive “SOMALILAND 1908–10” campaign clasp.

Its aged silver-toned finish, intricate relief work, and historical significance make it a fascinating collectible for military history enthusiasts, medal collectors, and antique connoisseurs.

Historical Background

This medal is associated with the Africa General Service Medal (1902–1956), a British military decoration awarded for service in various campaigns and operations across Africa during the British colonial period.

The Somaliland 1908–10 clasp commemorates military operations conducted in British Somaliland during the conflict involving the forces of Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, whose resistance to British colonial authority continued into the early 20th century.

The portrait of King Edward VII dates the medal's design to his reign (1901–1910), making it a distinctive example of Edwardian-era British military memorabilia.

Product Details

• SKU: 4442

• Type: British Military Campaign Medal

• Period: Edwardian Era

• Material: Silver (subject to verification)

• Clasp: Somaliland 1908–10

• Weight: 37.5 grams (as recorded)

• Condition: Antique, with visible patina and age-related wear

• Collection: Coins & Medals / Medals