United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal, to J. Jansen, Cape Mounted Rifles, 1853 certificate_of_authenticity Godwaersvelde

Godwaersvelde

and Prince Edward Island Regiment (17th RECCE) (two-piece construction

maker marked in silver-coloured ink "MARSHALL & AITKEN / 12

worn residue on reverse

1912 and two 75/27 Mod

United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal, to J. Jansen, Cape Mounted Rifles, 1853 certificate_of_authenticity GodwaersveldeInstituted 1854. In silver, rim officially impressed J. JANSEN. CAPE MD RIFLEMEN. on replacement ribbon, notable edge bruises on the rim, bright, scratches and wear, very fine. Footnote: J. Jansen was a member of the Cape Mounted Riflemen, a locally raised colonial force employed on the Eastern Frontier of the Cape of Good Hope. He was awarded the South Africa Medal for service in the Xhosa (Frontier) Wars between 1834 and 1853. Units such as the Cape