(1900) Cape of Good Hope General Service medal with one clasp: BECHUANALAND. Silver, 36 mm. MY-130 (clasp iii), BBM-86. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. Extremely Fine.

Pte. A. DOREHILL. D.E.O.V.R. engraved on the edge in upright capitals. Brilliant and lustrous, with nice reflectivity and some hairlines from polishing. This is one of 187 medals awarded to the men of the Duke of Edinburgh's Own Volunteer Rifles. Overall, 2,483 medals were awarded with the BECHUANALAND clasp. Offered with a ribbon of uncertain age, but likely original.

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