British North Borneo Company: Bravery Cross (Inst 1890). Bronze issue

Un-named as issued

The medal fitted with length of the original 'orange' riband (it was later changed to yellow)

A uniface decoration

Note: The maker 'Joseph Moore Ltd' (15 Pitsford Street, Birmingham), was the only company contracted by the British North Company to strike these awards, in two grades, silver, and bronze. In 1958 the company was taken over by Fattorini & Sons of Birmingham, which company is frequently contracted to manufacture orders and medals on behalf of the British Government

Instituted in 1890, the Bravery Cross was made retrospective to inclue deeds performed in actions dating as far back as 1883. It was awarded in two grades, silver and bronze, and was open to award for British and native 'All-Ranks' of the Armed Constabulary

Only 5 x silver crosses and 4 x bronze awards are recorded as having been awarded

Extremely rare

Condition: About EF

Code: 22882