WWII Era South African Medal – Named Example
Key Information:
South Africa – Africa Service Medal
Named to: W112478 F.I. JOHNSON
South African Uniformed Special Volunteer Service (SVS)
Pre-1943 issue
Diameter approx.: 36.46 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse features the map of Africa with bilingual inscription “Africa Service Medal / Afrikadiens-Medalje”.
Reverse depicts a springbok antelope in natural landscape.
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Condition:
Original medal with officially impressed naming on rim.
Shows normal age patina, light contact marks and minor ribbon wear.
No repairs observed.
Please refer to photographs for full condition details.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Awarded to members of South African forces for wartime service during WWII. Named medals to Uniformed Special Volunteer Service personnel are collectible and historically desirable, especially with clearly legible impressed naming.
Summary:
Original named WWII South Africa Africa Service Medal awarded to SVS member W112478 F.I. Johnson. Attractive and historically collectible example.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.