Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal with Bechuanaland clasp pre boer war

Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal Miniature Bechuanaland Clasp

Original miniature Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal, complete with the scarce Bechuanaland clasp.

The Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal was instituted in 1880 and awarded to members of the Cape Colonial forces and volunteers who served in various frontier campaigns. The Bechuanaland clasp was issued for service in the 1897 Bechuanaland Expedition, a little-known but significant campaign to suppress a potential uprising and maintain British influence in the region making this miniature a genuinely collectable piece of Cape colonial history.

A superb addition for:

• Colonial Cape Wars collectors

• British Empire medal enthusiasts

• South African militaria specialists

• Historical miniature display collections

Condition:
Good overall condition for age, with original ribbon present and the Bechuanaland clasp firmly attached. Fine detail remains visible on the obverse and reverse. Please examine photographs carefully for exact condition.

A desirable miniature of a rare and important Cape colonial campaign award.