WWII South African Africa Service Medal, Officially Named
Key Information:
• Country: South Africa
• Name: Africa Service Medal
• Issued for: World War II service
• Early issue without 1943 date on obverse
• Designer initials FM under map
• Officially impressed naming on rim
• Service Number: 238948
• Name: R. C. HAGER
• Diameter: approx. 36.44 mm
• Material: Silver
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Map of Africa with bilingual inscription:
“AFRICA SERVICE MEDAL” “AFRIKA DIENS MEDALJE”
Designer initials “FM” below the map.
Reverse:
Springbok antelope in landscape scene.
Condition:
• Silver with natural age toning
• Official impressed naming clearly visible on rim
• Ribbon present and mounted
• Light surface wear consistent with age
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Africa Service Medal was awarded to members of the Union Defence Forces for wartime service during World War II.
Officially named examples are especially desirable, as they allow identification of the recipient and potential service research. Early undated issues are sought after by specialists in South African WWII medals.
Summary:
Original South African Africa Service Medal, WWII issue, officially impressed to 238948 R. C. HAGER. A desirable named silver example with strong collector and research potential.