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Up for Sale is a genuine, vintage South African Red Cross Society Proficiency Medallion. This medal was awarded for proficiency in General First Aid, as indicated by the silver bar on the ribbon.
This specific piece is officially named to the recipient, J.C. Laurenson, engraved on the reverse. Named Red Cross medals are increasingly sought after by collectors for their provenance and research potential.
Organization: The South African Red Cross Society.
Award Type: Proficiency Medallion (General First Aid).
Metal Content: Solid Sterling Silver. The reverse is clearly hallmarked with South African silver stamps, including the "STG" (Sterling) mark and the SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) springbok head.
Design: * Obverse: A vibrant red enamel Greek cross centered in a dark circular field, surrounded by the text "The South African Red Cross Society".
Reverse: Engraved with "Proficiency Medallion Awarded To J.C. Laurenson".
Ribbon: Original maroon and white striped ribbon with a silver "General First Aid" bar and the original pin-back suspension bar.
Medal: Excellent vintage condition with a natural silver patina. The red enamel on the obverse is intact with no visible chips or cracks.
Ribbon: The ribbon shows some honest age-related wear/fraying at the top near the pin (as seen in photos), which is common for silk-blend ribbons of this era.
Hallmarks: Clear and legible at the bottom of the reverse.
These medals were issued primarily between the 1940s and 1980s to recognize high levels of training in first aid and nursing. This sterling silver version is a higher-tier award compared to later base-metal versions. The inclusion of the original silver "General First Aid" bar and the recipient's name makes it a complete and historical specimen.
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