An extraordinary bulk lot of original British and South African medals, spanning the Second World War and early 20th-century history. Ideal for collectors, historians, or resellers. Several medals are engraved with service numbers and names, making this lot especially valuable for those interested in military genealogy and Commonwealth history. Includes full-size medals, ribbons, miniature versions, beret insignia, and ribbon bars.
🏅 Included in the Lot:
🇬🇧 1x Defense Medal 19391945 (Engraved 215177 W.S. DONALDSON)
Full size with green, black, and orange ribbon.
Obverse: Crowned effigy of King George VI with inscription GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP.
Reverse: Two lions flanking an oak tree with 1939 / 1945.
Issued for non-operational military and civil defense service during WWII.
🇬🇧 1x Defense Medal (Engraved 215177 W.S. DONALDSON) Red, blue & white ribbon variant.
🇿🇦 1x Africa Service Medal (Engraved 215177 W.S. DONALDSON, 925 Silver)
Instituted 1943 for South African forces serving between 19391945.
Obverse: Map of Africa with English and Afrikaans titles.
Reverse: Springbok in landscape.
Awarded to those who volunteered for full-time war service.
🇿🇦 1x South Africa War Service Medal 19391945 (925 Silver)
Full-size, awarded to voluntary, unpaid civilian war service.
Obverse: South African coat of arms.
Reverse: SOUTH AFRICA SUID-AFRIKA FOR WAR SERVICES VIR OORLOGDIENSTE within a protea wreath.
Rare only 17,500 issued.
🇿🇦 2x Miniature SA War Service Medals Sterling silver with ribbons.
🇬🇧 2x Africa Star Medals (Engraved: 215177 W.S. DONALDSON & 251743 M.H. KOLVER)
Ribbon: Pale buff with red, navy, and light blue.
Awarded for service in North Africa 194043.
🇬🇧 2x 19391945 Star Medals (Engraved: 215177 W.S. DONALDSON & 251743 M.H. KOLVER)
Ribbon: Navy, red, and sky blue.
Awarded for 6+ months in operational service during WWII.
🇬🇧 1x Italy Star Medal (Engraved: 215177 W.S. DONALDSON)
Ribbon: Red, white, and green.
For service in the Italian Campaign 194345.
🇬🇧 1x King Edward VII Coronation Medal Newcastle Upon Tyne (1902)
Bronze, 38.5mm, commemorative.
Obverse: Edward VII & Queen Alexandra by Emil Fuchs.
Reverse: Celebration details, motto Fortiter Defendit Triumphans.
🎖 BONUS ITEMS:
1x WW2 South African 6th Armored Division Patch Original, shows age.
2x SADF Handmade Infantry Beret Balkies Green, yellow, black.
5x Assorted Ribbon Bars With mounting pins, one large bar holds 5 ribbons.
1x 1973 Petah Tikva March Medal (Israel) Bronze, 40mm.
💬 Condition: All medals are original. Some show age-related wear; most ribbons are intact. Engravings remain legible. Please view all photos for condition reference.
📍 Provenance: Direct from a South African estate. Many medals engraved to W.S. Donaldson and M.H. Kolver
🛡 Rare opportunity to own a significant piece of Commonwealth military history. Ideal for personal collections or resale.
