An extremely rare King’s Medal for Native Chiefs of Ashanti, 2nd Class silver neck badge, with crowned head bust of King George V, 51mm in diameter, with the wording ‘For Loyalty’ on reverse, edge numbered ‘9’ and stamped ‘silver’, fitted with the original silver claw and loop suspension. This is the 9th such award of type made.
Condition: some edge bruising and general overall wear, therefore about Very Fine.
The King’s Medal for Native Chiefs was instituted in 1920 and awarded exceptionally in silver-gilt (First Class) and usually in silver (Second Class). Various large silver medals were struck for award to native chiefs in various parts of the world, from the eighteenth century onwards. This oval medal was worn around the neck from a silver collar. More modern issues, however, are smaller and intended for wear with a ribbon from the breast. The medal is normally returned on the death of the recipient.
