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 but was dissolved en route

but was dissolved en route near Kočevje

for treatment at St

including an Order of the Cross of Liberty

the reverse with a wide block hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a round wire catch

was promoted to Oberst (Colonel) on the 8th

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 but was dissolved en routeInstituted 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