Named South Africa Medal and Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Award
Key Information:
• Country: Great Britain
• Total: Two original medals
• One officially named campaign medal
• One Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Decoration
Medal 1 – Africa Service Medal
Key Information:
• Medal: Africa Service Medal
• Naming: 312959 C. J. F. FOURIE
• Diameter: approx. 36.43 mm
• Ribbon damaged
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription: AFRICA SERVICE MEDAL
Reverse: Springbok antelope in landscape
Condition:
• Officially impressed naming on rim
• Original ribbon present but damaged
• Light surface wear consistent with service
• Good overall detail
• Suspension intact
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Medal 2 – Decoration for Officers of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve
Key Information:
• Award: Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Decoration
• Reign: Edward VII and George V type
• Hallmarked on reverse
• Dimensions: approx. 56.86 x 34.26 mm
• Green ribbon present
Medal Design:
Obverse: Royal cypher within rope-twist oval surmounted by crown
Reverse: Plain back with hallmarks
Condition:
• Hallmarks clearly visible
• Attractive aged patina
• Light wear consistent with age
• Suspension and ribbon intact
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Africa Service Medal was awarded for wartime service in Africa during the Second World War. Named examples enhance historical value and collectibility.
The Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Decoration was awarded to officers for long and meritorious service in the RNVR and remains a desirable British naval award, especially when hallmarked.
Summary:
Two original British medals including one named Africa Service Medal and one hallmarked Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Decoration.
An attractive and historically significant pair suitable for collectors of British and Commonwealth military awards.