The African D.C.M - Awards Of The King's African Rifles And West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal
Compiled by John Arnold
Published by The Orders And Medals Research Society: Devon 1998
Signed copy with signed note from the author. Rare book.
"The African D.C.M: Awards of the King's African Rifles and West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal is a highly specialised reference work compiled by respected military medal researcher John Arnold and published by the Orders and Medals Research Society in 1998. The book documents awards of the Distinguished Conduct Medal made to members of the King's African Rifles and the West African Frontier Force, two important colonial military formations that served the British Empire across numerous African campaigns and both World Wars. Compiled from official records and archival sources, the volume provides a detailed register of recipients together with valuable historical and military context.
The work is particularly important for collectors and researchers because awards to African colonial units are comparatively scarce and often difficult to trace through conventional British military records. Arnold's research helps illuminate the service and gallantry of African soldiers who played significant roles in imperial military operations, including campaigns in East Africa and wider British colonial conflicts. The book contributes to a growing recognition of the bravery and contribution of African servicemen whose achievements were historically underrepresented in mainstream military histories.
Published in a limited specialist format for medal collectors and historians, The African D.C.M. has become an increasingly sought-after reference within the field of British and Commonwealth militaria. This example is especially desirable as a signed copy by the author and accompanied by an original signed note from John Arnold, adding strong provenance and collector appeal. Such personalised association material is uncommon in specialist military reference works and enhances the book's desirability for collectors of medals, military history, and Orders & Medals Research Society publications."
Light wear to covers and spine. Pages clean and beautifully presented. An excellent signed copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 21.5cm x 30.5cm x 2cm - 183 Pages + Index
