South Africa, Republic. A General Service Medal Hold also born in Birmingham

also born in Birmingham

Sergeant in November

but likely particular only to this maker

on a 59 mm long needle pin

that he had four years previous military service with the Royal North West Mounted Police and that his trade was that of Stat: Engineer

South Africa, Republic. A General Service Medal Hold also born in BirminghamIn nickel silver, number impressed "177111" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm in diameter, very light contact, spotting, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: Originally, the medal was awarded for service within the borders of South Africa from August 19, 1983, i. e. all members of the SADF. It was later extended to members of the SANDF who were involved in specific operations.