South Africa, Republic. A Louw Wepener Medal certificate_of_authenticity pinback hanger inscribed "FOR MERIT"

pinback hanger inscribed "FOR MERIT" with sub-hanger inscribed "PROVINCIAL"

with a red enameled centrepiece bearing a silvered coat of arms of the city of Bremen

Directly underneath the eagle is an additional insignia consisting of a field-grey rayon backer bearing a machine-embroidered tri-colour cockade

to rank from October 22nd

with one supporting hook on reverse (one is missing)

South Africa, Republic. A Louw Wepener Medal certificate_of_authenticity pinback hanger inscribed "FOR MERIT"(Louw Wepener medalje). Instituted in 1967. In bronze gilt, number impressed "15" on the edge, measuring 38 mm (w) x 49. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered gilt wear, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Louw Wepener Medal was instituted in 1967 and was discontinued in 1975. It was awarded for bravery, normally non operational and could be awarded posthumously, the recipient entitled to use the post nominal letters