South Africa. The Military Badges And Insignia Of Southern Africa certificate_of_authenticity s Cross First Class

s Cross First Class

25 - VI - 1939 (June 24- 25

with a clear moisture shield over the faded manufacturers name stamped in silver ink

The 1st Class differed from the class immediately above by having a slightly smaller badge

The Pour le Mérite was awarded to him on August 4

South Africa. The Military Badges And Insignia Of Southern Africa certificate_of_authenticity s Cross First Classardcover, clear laminate finish on the cover, entitled "The Military Badges and Insignia of Southern Africa" by Colin R. Owen, copyrighted by the author, first published in 1990 by Chimperie Agencies of Somerset West, South Africa (Owen's firm), reproduced by Fotoplate (Printing) LImited of Cape Town, printed and bound by MIlls Litho (Printing) Limited of Cape Town, ISBN 0 620 15438 1. This reference book is acknowledged to be a five star publication