South African Medals

[Guest Darrell]

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:

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4. Stars attached to ribbon by string. Could not flip them over for picture of entire naming:

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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.

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B. Single South Africa WW2 Service Medal - Named to M17257 P.SMITH (scanned the engraving a few years back - not very clear).

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Engraving Scan:

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C. WW1 Victory Medal - Named to PTE. J.J.M. MARAIS. 11TH S.A.I.

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2. Engraving over three pictures:

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[Riley1965]

Darrel,

If you want to get your SA groups researched send me a PM for an excellent researcher who makes a great presentation.

Doc

[Guest Darrell]

Darrel,

If you want to get your SA groups researched send me a PM for an excellent researcher who makes a great presentation.

Doc

Rhino Research? ;)

[Guest Darrell]

This one arrived today. Issued un-named which is rather unusual considering most other South African Medals issued in WW2 were.

Obverse:

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Obverse Closeup:

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Reverse:

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Reverse Closeup:

[NPGilbert]

Hi Darrell

Nice collection on SA you have going there.

Regards

Norman :cheers:

[sabrigade]

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.

[Guest Darrell]

Thanls for showing the document. I bet you don't find those kicking around much :cheers:

[sabrigade]

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

[Riley1965]

Rhino Research?

Col. Graham Du Toit provides an excellently package complete research.

Doc

[Guest Darrell]

Col. Graham Du Toit provides an excellently package complete research.

Doc

Thanks. 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.

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[NPGilbert]

Col. Graham Du Toit provides an excellently package complete research.

Morning Doc

Do you have any contact details of the Col?

Regards

Norman