South Africa, Republic. A General Service Medal Hold on a 59 mm long

on a 59 mm long needle pin

and four rubber caps protecting both objective lenses and both eyepieces

57 mm (w) x 62

but likely particular only to this maker

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

South Africa, Republic. A General Service Medal Hold on a 59 mm longIn 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.