South Africa, Republic. A General Service Medal Hold that he had four years

that he had four years previous military service with the Royal North West Mounted Police and that his trade was that of Stat: Engineer

with a pair punched through theupper just to the left of where the tab is stitched to the body of the belt

but likely particular only to this maker

the wreath topped by a gold bullion lion on the crown

This is a fine painting of a General Sir Julius von Hartmann (1774-1856)

South Africa, Republic. A General Service Medal Hold that he had four yearsIn nickel silver, number impressed "177111" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm in diameter, very light contact, spotting, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: Originally, the medal was awarded for service within the borders of South Africa from August 19, 1983, i. e. all members of the SADF. It was later extended to members of the SANDF who were involved in specific operations.