British North Borneo Company Medal 1899-1900, in Silver

SKU: 02.GBR.0213.101.01

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  • Silver Medal (stamped "SPECIMEN") Obverse
  • Silver Medal (stamped "SPECIMEN") Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    1900
  • makers
    Spink & Son, London

History


The British North Borneo Company’s Medal 1899-1900 was instituted in 1900. It was awarded to military personnel for service in the final expedition, led by Captain C.H. Harrington, in the Tambunan Valley against Mat Saleh in January and February of 1900. Initially, Silver Medals were awarded to Officers while Bronze Medals were awarded to other ranks. In 1906, 106 Silver Medals were issued to replace Bronze Medals issued to other ranks.

The Silver Medal is issued with a “TAMBUNAN” clasp.

There are multiple versions of the Silver Medal that differ by naming and issue. Both officially named and unnamed versions of the Medal were issued. Spink issued later versions of the Medal engraved with “COPY” or “SPECIMEN” on the rim and with the “S” of “SON” removed from the maker’s mark to differentiate the later Medals from the earlier versions. There may be additional versions of the Medal that vary by issue.

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Versions

  • Price

    $3,100-3,500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: BRITISH NORTH BORNEO 1900 Rev: PERGO ET PERAGO Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    38mm

  • Maker

    Spink & Son, London

  • Version Remarks

    The obverse features the maker's mark, "SPINK & SON LONDON".

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  • Price

    $525-900 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: BRITISH NORTH BORNEO 1990 Rev: PERGO ET PERAGO

  • Size

    38mm

  • Maker

    Spink & Son, London

  • Version Remarks

    The obverse features the maker's mark, "SPINK & SON LONDON".

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  • Price

    $90-100 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: BRITISH NORTH BORNEO 1990 Rev: PERGO ET PERAGO

  • Size

    38mm

  • Maker

    Spink & Son, London

  • Version Remarks

    The obverse is stamped with the maker's mark, "SPINK & SON LONDON," and "COPY" on the rim.

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  • Price

    $100-140 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: BRITISH NORTH BORNEO 1990 Rev: PERGO ET PERAGO

  • Size

    38mm

  • Maker

    Spink & Son, London

  • Version Remarks

    The obverse is stamped with the maker's mark, "SPINK & SON LONDON," and "SPECIMEN" on the rim.

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