A 1975 South African Southern Cross Decoration Auction with a gilt centrepiece

with a gilt centrepiece

His Attestation Paper stated his birth date as January 6

Scotsman and named to the rank of Commissioned Engineer on December 1

The regiment was active during the Siege of Petersburg

A 1975 South African Southern Cross Decoration Auction with a gilt centrepieceTwo piece construction, silver with blue and white enamels, number engraved "659" on the reverse, 37. 2 mm, original ribbon, intact enamels, white enamels on the arms have faded to an ivory look, extremely fine. Footnote: This cross is awarded to commissioned officers of the South African Defence Force or related forces who contributed to the security of the nation, in recognition of outstanding service of the highest order and the utmost devotion to