Rare Pro Patria Medal 1st Type made by the SA Mint, SA Mint mark
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Pro Patria Medal (1st Type (Type 1b) made by the SA Mint, SA Mint mark.
Number 97060, matt gilt finish, enameled roundel attached to the medal, loose suspender, with ribbon)
Very rare.
Excellent condition.
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Awarded for:
1974 - To a person who, while performing service in defence of the Republic or for the prevention or suppression of terrorism:
(a) was involved in combat or skirmish or in a
combat situation with the enemy; or
(b) participated in a specific operation that shall be
acknowledged by order of the Minister by means of the medal and a clasp indicating the name of the operation concerned; or
(c) rendered such service for a continuous period of at least 60 days in an operational area designated for that purpose by the Minister.
This ruling gave it the characteristics of a combat award.
1977 - Amended the period of service to at least 55 days or for a non-continuous period of at least 90 days in an operational area designated by the Minister.
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