United Kingdom. A Cape of Good Hope South Africa, to Pte. McCarthy, C.M. Rifleman Province of China hanging from crown suspension

hanging from crown suspension

bearing double-sided central white discs measuring 26 cm in diameter

1879 - March 29th

label affixed to the front panel inscribed "Decoration

with additional inspection stamps for years 1939

United Kingdom. A Cape of Good Hope South Africa, to Pte. McCarthy, C.M. Rifleman Province of China hanging from crown suspensionInstituted 1900. In silver, rim officially engraved PTE. T. MCCARTHY C. M. RIF. with BASUTOLAND clasp, replacement ribbon, lovely patina, minor wear, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: T. McCarthy is present on the Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal Roll, as a Private in the Cape Mounted Riflemen. A total of 1589 of the Silver Medals with the "BASUTOLAND" clasp were awarded. The Cape Mounted Riflemen played a central role in maintaining