United Kingdom. A Cape of Good Hope South Africa, to Pte. McCarthy, C.M. Rifleman consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac for treatment at St

for treatment at St

As the original officers died off

was promoted to Oberst (Colonel) on the 8th

but lost his seat for political reasons

United Kingdom. A Cape of Good Hope South Africa, to Pte. McCarthy, C.M. Rifleman consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac for treatment at StInstituted 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