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Auction: 24111 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 1076

(x) An interesting family collection of two to brothers

The Pro Patria group of medals awarded to W.O.1. M.P. Van Der Walt, South African Corps of Signals

South Africa Pro Patria Medal, gilt and enamel, reverse numbered, 98764; General Service Medal, reverse numbered, 038170; South African Defence Force Good Service Medal in gold, reverse numbered 124; Good Service Medal gold, reverse numbered, 250; Good Service Medal silver, 20 years, reverse numbered, 749; Permanent Force Good Service Medal 18 years, reverse numbered, 680; War Medal 1939-45; Africa Service Medal, last two officially impressed '547468 M.P.Van Der Walt', contact marks, better than fine (8)

Two: Trooper J. P. Van Der Walt, South African Force

War Medal 1939-45; Africa Service Medal named '596172 J.P.Van Der Walt', very fine (2)

Martin Petrus Van Der Walt was born on 12 July 1929 and was a student when he enlisted in the South African Defence Force as a Signaller on 15 April 1944, he was discharged on 16 March 1966; sold together with copied research.

Johannes Petrus Van Der Walt from Bloemfontein enlisted in the Youth Training Brigade on 6 January 1944 and served at home in South Africa. He was admitted to hospital on 23 October 1944 suffering from wounds mainly to his eyes and face from a blast grenade which exploded. He was discharged on 15 August 1946; sold together with extensive copied service papers.


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£210

Starting price
£210