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The Uganda Star

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Time Period: Pre-WW1
Year of Institution: 1897-98
Country: Great Britain

The Uganda Star is a British campaign medal approved by the Foreign Office and sanctioned by Queen Victoria in 1897 to acknowledge the loyalty of African tribal leaders.

In a few cases, the medal was also awarded to Sudanese troops (one Tunisian) who fought gallantry in quelling the serious mutiny of Sudanese troops of the Uganda Rifles.

It was for this action that British, Indian and Local forces were awarded to East and Central Africa Medal with the bar for Lubwa’s.

Only a total of 39 stars were awarded.

The Uganda Star Design

The medal is an eight-pointed uniface star struck in silver and surmounted by a crown. It was manufactured by Carrington of London and issues in a blue plush-lined case.

The obverse shows the dates 1897 and 1898 on a circular rim enclosing the Old Head or Veiled Bust of Queen Victoria. The reverse is plain.

The medal was awarded without a ribbon and was brooch-mounted.

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