United Kingdom. A Cape of Good Hope South Africa, to Pte. McCarthy, C.M. Rifleman Province of China 1879 - March 29th

1879 - March 29th

label affixed to the front panel inscribed "Decoration

hanging from crown suspension

in red with central horizontal blue stripe

The exterior of the cap is constructed of brown wool featuring a traditional high peak crown with tightly seated and even green piping running along the crown of the cap as well as the top edge of the cap band

United Kingdom. A Cape of Good Hope South Africa, to Pte. McCarthy, C.M. Rifleman Province of China 1879 - March 29thInstituted 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