East and Central Africa Medal
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Obverse (top left) and reverse (top right) of the medal. Ribbon: half yellow, half red
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| Awarded by United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Eligibility | British forces. |
| Awarded for | Campaign service. |
| Campaign(s) | East and Central Africa 1897-1899 |
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 ribbon bar of the medal |
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The East and Central Africa Medal was a campaign medal approved for issue to officers and men of the British armed forces in East and Central Africa. The obverse of the medal held a left facing portrait of Queen Victoria holding the Royal Sceptre with the inscription "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". The reverse held an image of Britannia standing and facing right, holding a trident and palm branch, behind her is a lion and the rising sun. The inscription on the reverse is "EAST & CENTRAL AFRICA".
The medal was 36mm in diameter and made of silver, except for some bronze versions which were awarded to native troops and camp followers. Seven awards were made to women.
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