South Africa, Republic. A Southern Africa Medal, Numbered Issue United Republic of it was relieved on August

it was relieved on August 21st by the 2nd Battalion

although naming is weak due to wear

four Overseas Service Bars (each with three stripes

While convalescing at Bear Wood

South Africa, Republic. A Southern Africa Medal, Numbered Issue United Republic of it was relieved on AugustInstituted in 1989. Type I with Uniface Suspender. In nickel silver, number impressed "014121" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1989 and awarded for special participation in specified cross border activities in defence of the Republic of South Africa. The award was to have been originally called the "Trans Jati Medal", the "Jati" being the cut line. The medals were