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Auction: 20001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 788

Pair: Private A. Wongara, Gold Coast Constabulary

East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1897-98 (2110 Pte. Alhandu Wongara. G.C.C.); Ashanti 1900, 1 clasp, Kumassi (2110 Pte. Alhandu Wongara 5. G.C.C.), contact marks and polished, nearly very fine (2)

The Gold Coast Constabulary was formed in 1879 from personnel of the Hausa Constabulary of Southern Nigeria, being charged with internal security and police duties in the British colony of the Gold Coast. In this guise, the regiment earned its first battle honour as part of the Ashanti campaign when they formed part of the successful 1000-man strong relief force which reached the fort of Kumassi on 15 July 1900. The rebellion leaders, Yaa Asantewaa, and King Prempeh I were exiled to the Seychelles, the Ashanti territories becoming part of the Gold Coast Colony on 1 January 1902.

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Sold for
£600

Starting price
£250