Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal
South Africa · instituted 1900-12
Silver campaign medal, 36mm diameter, 3mm thick raised rim. Obverse: veiled bust of Queen Victoria, "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". Reverse: Cape of Good Hope coat of arms with protea leaves and flower. Ribbon 32mm wide, dark blue with a 12mm yellow centre band. Recipient's rank, name, and unit inscribed on the rim.
Qualifying criteria: Cape Colonial Forces members for active service in Basutoland (13 September 1880 - 27 April 1881), Transkei (13 September 1880 - 13 May 1881), or Bechuanaland (24 December 1896 - 30 July 1897). 5,252 medals awarded to 5,156 individuals.
Clasps issued with this medal:
Basutoland
Transkei
Bechuanaland