West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal. GV issue

A Royal Mint struck medal with neatly 'skimmed' rim

Reference British Gallantry Awards (Abbott & Tamplin, 1981) only an estimated 167 x West African Frontier Force DCM's were awarded during the reign of King George V

The West African Frontier Force First was formed in 1900 to administer the colonial forces in British West Africa. It was composed of African troops and consisted of the Queen's Own Nigeria Regiment; the Gold Coast Regiment; the Royal Sierra Leone Regiment; and the Gambia Regiment. It was renamed the Royal West African Frontier Force in 1928. The West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was awarded by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to African non-commissioned officers and men of the above regiments and the Somaliland Camel Corps and Nyasaland Regiment for bravery. The award was second only to the Victoria Cross

An extremely scarce medal issue

Condition: About VF

Code: 23944