United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal, to J. Jansen, Cape Mounted Rifles, 1853 Auction Archive surrounded by a gilt oak

surrounded by a gilt oak wreath war decoration that appears to have been privately added

There were no survivors

It is awarded in five grades for "great services rendered to Lebanon

and keeping up a fairly heavy fire

United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal, to J. Jansen, Cape Mounted Rifles, 1853 Auction Archive surrounded by a gilt oakInstituted 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