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Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VII Militaria British Medals for Asian and African Chiefs Certificate of Honor Chief's Medals, 1926-1956 British West Africa
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Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
340 Sierra Leone Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926 AU $850.00
Sierra Leone Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926. Bronze oval, 67.7 x 50.2mm. Jamieson 63. About Uncirculated....
Bronze oval, 67.7 x 50.2mm. Jamieson 63. About Uncirculated. Obv. George V bust l. Rev. Types as above but inscribed SIERRA/ LEONE. Light red-gold patina. Yellow moiré neck cravat.
341 Gold Coast Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926 AU $950.00
Gold Coast Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926. Bronze oval, 67.7 x 50.2mm. Jamieson 57. About Uncirculated....
Bronze oval, 67.7 x 50.2mm. Jamieson 57. About Uncirculated. Obv. George V bust l. Rev. by E. Carter Preston, palm tree, trumpeting elephant, GOLD/ COAST. Jamieson noted ''Awarded to Recipients of Honour'' in the Colony. Tan-gold patina. With yellow moiré neck cravat.
342 Gold Coast Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926 AU $1,100.00
Gold Coast Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926. Bronze oval, 67.7 x 50.2mm. Jamieson 57. About Uncirculated....
Bronze oval, 67.7 x 50.2mm. Jamieson 57. About Uncirculated. A second example, displaying a red-gold patina, with obverse toning spots at left. Worn yellow moiré neck cravat.
343 Nigeria Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926 AU $1,100.00
Nigeria Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926. Bronze oval, 67.7 x 50.2mm. Jamieson 60. About Uncirculated....
Bronze oval, 67.7 x 50.2mm. Jamieson 60. About Uncirculated. Obv. George V bust l. Rev. Seal of Solomon (6-pointed star) above NIGERIA. Light red-gold patina. Yellow moiré neck cravat.
344 Nigeria Chief's Medal, 1937 AU $1,100.00
Nigeria Chief's Medal, 1937. Bronze oval, 67.7 x 50.2mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv. George...
Bronze oval, 67.7 x 50.2mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv. George VI bust l. Rev. Types as above, NIGERIA. Light red-gold patina. Lightly soiled yellow moiré neck cravat.
345 Nigeria Chief's Medal, 1953 CH EF $625.00
Nigeria Chief's Medal, 1953. Bronze oval, 45.6 x 33.7mm. Jamieson --. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv....
Bronze oval, 45.6 x 33.7mm. Jamieson --. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Young Elizabeth II crowned bust r. Rev. Types as above, NIGERIA. Light red patina. Lightly soiled yellow moiré ribbon.
Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VII Militaria British Medals for Asian and African Chiefs Certificate of Honor Chief's Medals, 1926-1956 Silver Medals for the Gambia
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
346 The Gambia Chief's Medal, ca. 1934 AU $2,600.00
The Gambia Chief's Medal, ca. 1934. Silver, 103.2mm, 8.6mm thick at rim, 602 grams including 74cm...
Silver, 103.2mm, 8.6mm thick at rim, 602 grams including 74cm silver chain. About Uncirculated. Obv. Modified crowned bust l., extending to lower border, GEORGIVS V REX ET IMP:. Signature SPINK FEC./ LONDON. Rev. Trumpeting elephant with legend GAMBIA COLONY AND/ PROTECTORATE. Silver surfaces show some understated gold toning. Raised borders, beaded rim, SILVER incuse on rim. Rivet loop to...  more
347 The Gambia Chief's Medal, ca. 1934 CH EF $2,800.00
The Gambia Chief's Medal, ca. 1934. Silver, 103mm, 8.2mm thick at rim, 557 grams including 74cm small-link...
Silver, 103mm, 8.2mm thick at rim, 557 grams including 74cm small-link silver chain. Choice Extremely Fine. Types as above, deep steel and pale rose toning. Plain edge, fixed loop, fan suspender as last but chain of smaller, lighter links. No case.
348 The Gambia Chief's Medal, ca. 1934 AU $1,600.00
The Gambia Chief's Medal, ca. 1934. Silver, 76.4mm, 6.7mm thick at rim, 282.1 grams including 74cm...
Silver, 76.4mm, 6.7mm thick at rim, 282.1 grams including 74cm silver chain. About Uncirculated. Types as above. Rivet loop to fan-shaped swivel, chain of simple Silver links. Bright silver shows scattered russet and ebony. Edge bears incuse SILVER.
349 The Gambia Chief's Medal, ca. 1934 AU $1,800.00
The Gambia Chief's Medal, ca. 1934. Silver, 76.5mm, 6.3mm thick at rim, 282 grams including 74cm silver...
Silver, 76.5mm, 6.3mm thick at rim, 282 grams including 74cm silver chain. About Uncirculated. Types as above. Fixed loop to fan-shaped swivel, chain as last. Bright silver contrasts with uneven gold and ebony. Plain edge.
Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VII Militaria British Medals for Asian and African Chiefs Certificate of Honor Chief's Medals, 1926-1956 British East Africa
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
350 Kenya Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926 AU $1,100.00
Kenya Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926. Bronze oval, 68 x 50.3mm. Jamieson 59. About Uncirculated. Obv....
Bronze oval, 68 x 50.3mm. Jamieson 59. About Uncirculated. Obv. George V bust l. Rev. by E. Carter Preston, lion rampant guardant, KENYA. Red-gold patina. With yellow moiré neck cravat.
351 Uganda Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926 AU $1,100.00
Uganda Chief's Medal, Instituted 1926. Bronze oval, 67.1 x 49.9mm. Jamieson 65. About Uncirculated....
Bronze oval, 67.1 x 49.9mm. Jamieson 65. About Uncirculated. Obv. George V bust l. Rev. by E. Carter Preston, Crowned Crane with village behind, UGANDA PROTECTORATE. Red-gold patina. With short length of bright yellow ribbon.
352 Uganda Chief's Medal, 1953 AU $1,000.00
Uganda Chief's Medal, 1953. Bronze oval, 68.7 x 50.5mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv. Elizabeth...
Bronze oval, 68.7 x 50.5mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv. Elizabeth II young bust r. Rev. Types as above. red-gold patina. With yellow-orange moiré neck cravat.
353 Certificate of Honor in the Name of King George the Sixth, June 8, 1950 CH EF $750.00
Certificate of Honor in the Name of King George the Sixth, June 8, 1950. 43 x 29.5cm. Choice Extremely...
43 x 29.5cm. Choice Extremely Fine, scattering of small mildew spots at upper right. Facing uniformed bust of the king facing in gold-imprint frame, full color crossed Union Jacks. Gothic inscription This Certificate is issued to Mr. Ramathani Nasibu, Regent, of Buyungu Chiefdom, Kibondo District in recognition of services rendered to his own country and the British Commonwealth. Signed...  more
354 Tanganyika Chief's Medal, 1937 AU $1,100.00
Tanganyika Chief's Medal, 1937. Bronze oval, 68.2 x 50.3mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv....
Bronze oval, 68.2 x 50.3mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv. Crowned bust l. GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR, an earlier type than the actual Certificate offered above in the post-1947 titles of King George the Sixth. Rev. by E. Carter Preston, Giraffe head 3/4 r., TAN-GANYIKA/ TER-RITORY. Awarded to Ramadhani Nasibu, Regent of Buyungo Chiefdom. Red-gold patina. With yellow moiré...  more
355 Certificate of Honor in the Name of Queen Elizabeth II, n.d AU $350.00
Certificate of Honor in the Name of Queen Elizabeth II, n.d. 43.8 x 30cm. About Uncirculated, splendid...
43.8 x 30cm. About Uncirculated, splendid straight margins. Facing diadem bust of the Queen in gold-imprint frame, full color crossed Union Jacks. Gothic inscription This Certificate is issued to Ali Kipanya of Nguruka Local Court... in that his administrative and judicial work in the Shinyanga, Itetemia and Nguruka districts has been outstanding. Signed by the Governor and Commander...  more
356 Tanganyika Chief's Medal, 1953 AU $1,200.00
Tanganyika Chief's Medal, 1953. Bronze oval, 68.2 x 50.3mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv....
Bronze oval, 68.2 x 50.3mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv. Crowned Elizabeth II bust r. Rev. Types as above. Awarded to Ali Kiparya. Red-gold patina. With yellow moiré neck cravat in fitted Royal Mint case.
357 Tanganyika Chief's Medal, 1953 AU $1,100.00
Tanganyika Chief's Medal, 1953. Bronze oval, 68.2 x 50.3mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. A second...
Bronze oval, 68.2 x 50.3mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. A second example, tan-gold patina. With yellow moiré neck cravat in fitted Royal Mint case.
358 Tanganyika Chief's Medal, 1953 AU $850.00
Tanganyika Chief's Medal, 1953. Bronze oval, 46.2 x 36.6mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Types...
Bronze oval, 46.2 x 36.6mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Types as above. Red-gold patina. With yellow moiré pinback ribbon, in fitted Royal Mint case; Elizabeth II Coronation Medal, 1953. .925 Silver, 32mm. About Uncirculated. Obv. Crowned bust r. Rev. Monogram, Crowning legend. Crimson ribbon with white edging, two narrow blue stripes. Both awarded to Regent Ramadhani Nasibu...  more
359 Tanganyika Chief's Medal, 1953 AU $775.00
Tanganyika Chief's Medal, 1953. Bronze oval, 46.2 x 36.6mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Types...
Bronze oval, 46.2 x 36.6mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Types as above. Red-gold patina. Awarded to Ali Kiparya. With yellow moiré pinback ribbon, in fitted Royal Mint case.
360 Somaliland Chief's Medal, 1937 AU $1,500.00
Somaliland Chief's Medal, 1937. Bronze oval, 67.6 x 49.8.3mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv....
Bronze oval, 67.6 x 49.8.3mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv. Crowned bust l. GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR. Rev. by E. Carter Preston, Antelope head ¾ l., SOMALILAND/ PROTECTORATE. Red-gold patina. No case or ribbon.
Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VII Militaria British Medals for Asian and African Chiefs Certificate of Honor Chief's Medals, 1926-1956 Southern Africa
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
361 Nyasaland Chief's Medal, 1953 AU $950.00
Nyasaland Chief's Medal, 1953. Bronze oval, 68.2 x 50.3mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv. Crowned...
Bronze oval, 68.2 x 50.3mm. Jamieson --. About Uncirculated. Obv. Crowned Elizabeth II bust r. Rev. Lioness on rock, rising sun, NYASALAND/ PROTECTORATE. Red-gold patina. No ribbon or case.
362 Southern Rhodesia Chief's Medal, 1953 CH EF $850.00
Southern Rhodesia Chief's Medal, 1953. Bronze oval, 46.4 x 33.9mm. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Types...
Bronze oval, 46.4 x 33.9mm. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Types as above. Rev. Arms and supporters of this white-ruled self-governing Crown Colony. Suspended from yellow pinback ribbon.
363 Leopold II, King of the Belgians, Sovereign of the Independent State of the Congo, 1885-1908. Chief's Medal, ca. 1890 EF $1,300.00
Leopold II, King of the Belgians, Sovereign of the Independent State of the Congo, 1885-1908. Chief's...
Bronze nickelplate, 60.6mm. Extremely Fine. Obv. Star in circle of dots, TRAVAIL ET PROGRES, Work and Progress. Rev. State name around CHIFFERIE/ INDIGÉNE/ RECONNUE, Native Leadership Recognized. Ball-loop to base metal squirrel chain. An historic link to a dark era of exploitation brought to an end by the Congo Reform Association of E.D. Morel and Sir Roger Casement. The Independent...  more
Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VII Militaria British Medals for Asian and African Chiefs Certificate of Honor Chief's Medals, 1926-1956 Indian Ocean & Far Eastern Colonies
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
364 Aden Chief's Medal, 1937 AU $1,500.00
Aden Chief's Medal, 1937. Bronze oval. 67.9 x 50mm. About Uncirculated. Obv. Crowned bust l., GEORGE...
Bronze oval. 67.9 x 50mm. About Uncirculated. Obv. Crowned bust l., GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR. Rev. Arab dhow under full sail. With yellow moiré neck cravat. Red-green patina.
365 Ceylon Headmen's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Instituted 1905 AU $1,300.00
Ceylon Headmen's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Instituted 1905. Silver, 41.5mm. Jamieson 72....
Silver, 41.5mm. Jamieson 72. About Uncirculated. Obv Crowned bust l., GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR. Rev. Elephant facing in palm grove, FOR LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE. Silver pinback header, no ribbon.
366 Straits Settlements Certificate of Honor Medal, Instituted 1926 CH AU $2,400.00
Straits Settlements Certificate of Honor Medal, Instituted 1926. Silver gilt, 41.8mm. Jamieson 70....
Silver gilt, 41.8mm. Jamieson 70. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Crowned bust l. GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR. Rev. Quartered Arms of Straits Settlements, now part of the Federation of Malaysia. With short length or light blue ribbon.
367 Federated Malay State Certificate of Honor Medal, 1926 AU $2,200.00
Federated Malay State Certificate of Honor Medal, 1926. Silver gilt, 41.8mm. Jamieson 67. About Uncirculated....
Silver gilt, 41.8mm. Jamieson 67. About Uncirculated. Obv. Types as above. Rev. Quartered Arms supported by tigers. Malay and English legend. Tawny gold at the rims, with length of red-white-blue ribbon.
368 Federated Malay State Certificate of Honor Medal, 1926 CH EF $1,300.00
Federated Malay State Certificate of Honor Medal, 1926. Silver gilt, 41.8mm. Jamieson 67. Choice Extremely...
Silver gilt, 41.8mm. Jamieson 67. Choice Extremely Fine. Types as above with incuse SPECIMEN on edge, no ribbon.
369 Hong Kong Certificate of Honor Medal, Instituted 1929 AU $2,200.00
Hong Kong Certificate of Honor Medal, Instituted 1929. Silver gilt, 41.6mm. Jamieson 69. About Uncirculated....
Silver gilt, 41.6mm. Jamieson 69. About Uncirculated. Obv. Types as above. Rev. Hong Kong harbor with sailing junks from colonial Badge. Pleasing gold surfaces. With length of red-white-blue ribbon.
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