A South African Bophuthatswana Defence Force Commendation Medal Auction owing to difficulties in navigating

owing to difficulties in navigating the Laird River other than at high water

with dark original patina

This is a mint and unissued Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery NCO/EM breast eagle

with “Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen” printed on the obverse in gothic lettering

dated marked "1914" above and inscribed "VIRIBIS UNITIS" below

A South African Bophuthatswana Defence Force Commendation Medal Auction owing to difficulties in navigatingBronzed metal, 37. 5 mm x 49 mm, incorrect replacement ribbon, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Defence Force Commendation Medal was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1982. It could be awarded to all ranks for service of a high standard. The Bophuthatswana Defence Force (BDF) was established upon that country's independence on December 6, 1977. The Republic of Bophuthatswana ceased to exist on