South Africa. A Second War Medal For War Services 1939-1945 GTRexclude He fought on the Niederrhein

He fought on the Niederrhein and was killed inaction on April 8th 1945 in Essen Germany

it is not tested for accuracy

on prong on reverse missing

VIMY RIDGE

It was established on November 15

South Africa. A Second War Medal For War Services 1939-1945 GTRexclude He fought on the NiederrheinSilver, un named as issued, 36. 5 mm, original ribbon, dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: Men and women who served for at least two years in any official voluntary organization in South Africa or overseas qualified for this medal, so long as the service was both voluntary and unpaid. Those who already had the Africa Service Medal were ineligible, but exceptions exist. The medals were issued un named but were issued with a named certificate.