Guest Darrell Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) The following is my growing collection of South African Medals.A. Group attributed to Christian Smith comprising of 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defense Medal, War Medal and African Service Medal. All engraved with C305411 C. SMITH.1.Medal Obverse: Edited April 3, 2009 by Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 4. Stars attached to ribbon by string. Could not flip them over for picture of entire naming: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 5. Come with several pages of research. I can't get big enough scans to fit on the pages to read with alowed sizing. I'll attach this one which shows his medal entitlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 B. Single South Africa WW2 Service Medal - Named to M17257 P.SMITH (scanned the engraving a few years back - not very clear). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Engraving Scan: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) C. WW1 Victory Medal - Named to PTE. J.J.M. MARAIS. 11TH S.A.I.1. Edited April 3, 2009 by Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 2. Engraving over three pictures:a. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Riley1965 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Darrel,If you want to get your SA groups researched send me a PM for an excellent researcher who makes a great presentation. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Darrel,If you want to get your SA groups researched send me a PM for an excellent researcher who makes a great presentation. DocRhino Research? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 This one arrived today. Issued un-named which is rather unusual considering most other South African Medals issued in WW2 were.Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Obverse Closeup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NPGilbert Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hi DarrellNice collection on SA you have going there.RegardsNorman :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 The South African Medal for War Services was issued for voluntary and unpaid services in one or more of the officially recognized voluntary organizations in the Union of South Africa during the Second World War. Because the medals were issued unnamed, a certificate accompanied the award to confirm the recipient's eligibility. This is an example of this certificate that I have in my collection. I have her complete medal entitlement as well. The recipient served in the Voluntary Aid Detachment in England during World War One and moved to South Africa at the end of the War. She continued her services in the Red Cross before and during the Second World War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thanls for showing the document. I bet you don't find those kicking around much :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Hi Darrell,No, as with all paperwork, they did not seem to last. The lady in question also received a WW1 Red Cross commendation. If there is interest, I will post her items as a seperate thread, I also have a portrait photo of her.Regards,Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Rhino Research? Col. Graham Du Toit provides an excellently package complete research. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Col. Graham Du Toit provides an excellently package complete research. DocThanks. I've used someone that lives in the UK that makes many frequent stops in SA. She actually sent the research before I even had a chance to send the money And .. she had never heard from me before. If anyone else is interested send me a PM for details.Thanks. Edited April 8, 2009 by Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPGilbert Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Col. Graham Du Toit provides an excellently package complete research.Morning DocDo you have any contact details of the Col?RegardsNorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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