Cape of Good Hope General Service, 1900, single clasp, Basutoland (Tpr. R.H. Francis. .Kimberley L. Hse)

The recipient was Trooper R. H. Francis, Kimberley Light Horse

Medal & Clasp Verification: Both the medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective printed campaign medal roll - from which the medal is here accompanied by the hard copy photocopied entry page for Trooper Francis



An estimated total of 67 x CGHGSM's were awarded to the Kimberley Light Horse, of which 61 x medals were issued with the single clasp 'Basutoland'



Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Spink, Seventh edition 2006), 'The Issue Register' at Defence Headquarters, Pretoria', shows that the following numbers of medals and clasps were issued :



One clasp 'Trankei': 562

One clasp 'Basutoland': 1589

One clasp 'Bechuanaland': 2483

Two clasps 'Transkei' & 'Basutoland': 490

Two clasps 'Transkei' & 'Bechuanaland': 18

Two clasps 'Basutoland' & 'Bechuanaland': 77

Three clasps: 23

No clasp: 10

Total medals issued: 5252

Condition: Mild toned GVF

Code: 24754