South Africa, Republic. A Louw Wepener Medal Auction and was struck off strength

and was struck off strength that day

pierced through the middle by crossed swords

which was issued by the SS-High Command to keep their members updated on important matters regarding the SS

Patterson with a strength of 40 officers and 1

97 mm x 203 mm

South Africa, Republic. A Louw Wepener Medal Auction and was struck off strength(Louw Wepener medalje). Instituted in 1967. In bronze gilt, number impressed "15" on the edge, measuring 38 mm (w) x 49. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered gilt wear, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Louw Wepener Medal was instituted in 1967 and was discontinued in 1975. It was awarded for bravery, normally non operational and could be awarded posthumously, the recipient entitled to use the post nominal letters