Lot 92
Punitive Expedition ‡
Clandestine Operations - Inc The D.J. Croll Medal Collection & Other Properties | M26002
Auction: 16 September 2026 at 10.30 BST
Description
The British North Borneo Company’s Medal awarded to Private, later Corporal, Molok British North Borneo Contingent, comprising, The British North Borneo Company’s Medal, 1888-1916, in silver, one clasp, Punitive Expedition, (Private 80 Molok.) small scratches to rim, not affecting naming, otherwise very fine (1)
Awarded for service under the command of Mr Hewitt the Resident of Labuan as part of an expedition along the Tambunan Valley against the forces of Mat Sallah.
A number of small skirmishes occurred in July and August, but a significant engagement took place in December 1897.
The clasp was awarded if the recipient had engaged in two or more actions while on this expedition.
Sold with copy Medal Roll, Shown as 80 Corporal Muluk on Medal Roll British North Borneo Contingent
