The Collection of Medals formed by The Late John Hillard

Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 2 clasps, Transkei, Basutoland (Capt. S. M. Ferreira, George Burguers), crudely re-riveted suspension claw and edge bruising, otherwise nearly very fine
£300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by The Late John Hillard.

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Just 13 Medals were awarded to the George Burghers, also known as the George Town Burghers or George Volunteers, all of them for “Transkei” and two of these with additional “Basutoland” clasps, although the published roll does not credit Ferreira with one of the latter.