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Patgore
Really beautiful group, especially with badges, photos and documentation.
The odd ribbon with the bar (green, orange, red) is for the Africa Service Medal which he didn't have...it was for regular WWII service. The medal with the (unwatered) red, white and blue ribbon is the "South African Medal for War Service", for voluntary service during WWII, and was supposed to be awarded only to those who didn't get the Afriica Service Medal....it was either/or but not both. But I have seen legit exceptions. The rule wasn't always followed.
I'm sure you know not to use steel wool on medals (or clean at all, if avoidable). I think someone was a bit rough with the 1914-15 Star, but nice all the same.
Really nice two-war group. Congrats.
Pat G.
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