Date
Instituted: 1946.
Campaign: Second World War 1939-45.
Description: The obverse of this medal has
the South African Union of Arms while the reverse has the dates
'1939 - 1945' in the centre surrounded by a Protea wreath and the
inscription 'SOUTH AFRICA-SUID-AFRICA-FOR WAR SERVICE-VIR OORLOGS-DIENSTE'.
The suspender is of the common straight plain non-swivelling type
with an ornate claw.
Metal: Cupro-nickel.
Size: 36mm.
Clasps: None authorised for this medal.
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Naming: Issued
un-named.
Comments: Awarded to members of the South African forces who served
at least two years overseas or at home. |
