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 John Catto Jr

John Catto Jr

with acknowledgement of the deceased from Buckingham Palace under glass on reverse

As the original officers died off

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 John Catto JrInstituted 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