A South African Bophuthatswana Defence Force Commendation Medal Auction with “Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen” printed on

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

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

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

with moderate corrosion on the reverse

mounted on combatants ribbon

A South African Bophuthatswana Defence Force Commendation Medal Auction with “Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen” printed onBronzed 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