South Africa, Republic. A Southern Africa Medal, Numbered Issue United Republic of silver rulers extending from centre

silver rulers extending from centre along each arm

While convalescing at Bear Wood

the naming in raised lettering

although naming is weak due to wear

South Africa, Republic. A Southern Africa Medal, Numbered Issue United Republic of silver rulers extending from centreInstituted 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