WWI Military Cross group of four awarded to Major Alfred Conrad Robinson South Lancashire Regiment and 3rd Battalion Nigeria Regiment Royal West African Frontier Force comprising MC, British War Medal and Victory Medal with oak leaf, and 1914-15 Star (to Lieut. A.C. Robinson); Military Cross London Gazette 4th June 1917. Bar to Military Cross (Capt. A.C. Robinson 3rd Bn. Nigeria Regt. RWAFF won a bar to his Military Cross (date of award 10th June 1917) for his action at Ngwembe German East Africa on 24th January 1917 for 'Handling his company with great judgement and coolness'. Recommended for a bar to his MC dated 10th June 1917 but never recorded (copy bar included with the medals).Mentioned in despatches on two occasions. Published in the London Gazette Supplements dated 31st May 1916 by Brig-Gen F.J. Cunliffe, commanding Allied Forces Northern Cameroons to the Rt.Hon. A. Bonar Law MP P.C. Secretary of State for the Colonies, H.Q. Nigeria Regiment, Lagos, 16th March 1916; and again London Gazette Supplement 7th March 1918 from Major-Gen A.R. Hoskins C.M.G. D.S.O. Late Commander-in-Chief East Africa Force to the Secretary of Stae for war 5th March 1918; together with an extensive archive of research information and the original bill of purchase from Spink & Son dated 4/11/1959
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Condition Grade: 1 - Excellent: A lot in excellent condition with no damage (this item could be used or new).2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.4 - Fair: A lot likely in need of some restoration or not in working order.5 - Poor: A lot with heavy wear or damage and not fit for purpose, in need of full restoration or to be broken for parts.0 - N/A: 2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.Look to be in good condition consistent with age and use.
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