South Africa, Republic. A Southern Africa Medal, Numbered Issue United Republic of gilt insignias on the centrepieces

gilt insignias on the centrepieces exhibit wear

engraver marked "VERNIER"

named after patron saint Lazarus

enamel on obverse elephant insignia heavily chipped

surface rust evident on the inside covers of the both the lid and base of the case under the plastic inserts

South Africa, Republic. A Southern Africa Medal, Numbered Issue United Republic of gilt insignias on the centrepiecesInstituted in 1989. Type I with Uniface Suspender. In nickel silver, number impressed "014121" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1989 and awarded for special participation in specified cross border activities in defence of the Republic of South Africa. The award was to have been originally called the "Trans Jati Medal", the "Jati" being the cut line. The medals were