SA Union: South African Medal for War Service
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Form:
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Circular with riveted fixed suspension bar for red-white-blue ribbon
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By:
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SA Mint |
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Date:
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1945 |
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Ref:
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MYB: 192; Laidlaw: 0979;
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Variations:
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| 36.5 mm | Silver | 38.9 gm | $45 |
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Edge:
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Plain. Issued un-named.
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Obverse:
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Within a wreath of Protea flowers: 1939 / 1945". Legend above: "SOUTH AFRICA . SUID-AFRIKA" and below between stops: "FOR WAR SERVICES . VIR OORLOG DIENSTE".
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Reverse:
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Coat of arms of the Union of South Africa with antelope supporters, lion crest and motto: "EX UNITATE VIRES".
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Notes:
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Issued to South African men and women who had served in any official voluntary organisation for at least two years without pay.
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