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British North Borneo Medal (1888–1916) Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the British North Borneo Medal, a historical campaign decoration associated with military and police operations in British North Borneo, now part of Sabah, Malaysia.
Historical Background
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, North Borneo was administered by the British North Borneo Chartered Company. The territory experienced periods of unrest, including armed resistance to company administration and conflicts involving local communities.
The British North Borneo Medal was instituted in 1897 to recognize service during military and police expeditions conducted in the territory.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal recognized qualifying personnel who participated in designated operations in North Borneo between 1888 and 1916.
Recipients included members of the North Borneo Armed Constabulary and other personnel involved in eligible expeditions.
Item Details
Country: British North Borneo (present-day Sabah, Malaysia)
Decoration: British North Borneo Medal
Campaign period: 1888–1916
Established: 1897
Type: Colonial campaign medal ribbon
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: BRI544
An interesting addition to a collection of British colonial campaign medals, Commonwealth decorations, or Southeast Asian military history.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
British North Borneo Medal (1888–1916) Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the British North Borneo Medal, a historical campaign decoration associated with military and police operations in British North Borneo, now part of Sabah, Malaysia.
Historical Background
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, North Borneo was administered by the British North Borneo Chartered Company. The territory experienced periods of unrest, including armed resistance to company administration and conflicts involving local communities.
The British North Borneo Medal was instituted in 1897 to recognize service during military and police expeditions conducted in the territory.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal recognized qualifying personnel who participated in designated operations in North Borneo between 1888 and 1916.
Recipients included members of the North Borneo Armed Constabulary and other personnel involved in eligible expeditions.
Item Details
Country: British North Borneo (present-day Sabah, Malaysia)
Decoration: British North Borneo Medal
Campaign period: 1888–1916
Established: 1897
Type: Colonial campaign medal ribbon
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: BRI544
An interesting addition to a collection of British colonial campaign medals, Commonwealth decorations, or Southeast Asian military history.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
