**RARE: 1930s South African Colonial `Getroue Diens` Silver Police Medal w/ Ribbon.**
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**RARE: 1930s South African Colonial "Getroue Diens" Variant Silver Police Medal w/ Ribbon.**
This piece remains in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed. Medal remains in a Good State and has been utilised.Minimal Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Surface Toning is present & Recipient details evident.
** SOLD "AS IS" IN PRESENT STATE. **
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ORIGIN : South African Police
COMPOSITION: .925 Silver
YEAR: 1930 -
WEIGHT: 39.94 gram
GETROUE DIENS VARIANT.
RECIPIENT: Constable , C.G. Briedenhann. 8695 . (F) - Foot Patrol.
An EXCELLENT example of a RARE- South African Police, Colonial Silver 1930s Long Service " Getroue Diens" Variant Medal. This piece appears to be in a VF state , with detailed Relief on obverse and reverse. All parts present and original Ribbon. The Type II Award was produced by the South African Mint and the incorrect or defective legend was placed on the reverse. When noted- this error was rectified and replaced with " Troue Diens" .Minimal Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface.
Most copies of this Variant Medal were recalled - being the most sought after of all Colonial Police Service Awards.
The ideal addition to any Colonial Era Police Medal collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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