A South African Bophuthatswana Defence Force Commendation Medal Auction Second China War Medal 1861

Second China War Medal 1861 - Unnamed as issued to the navy

owing to difficulties in navigating the Laird River other than at high water

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

the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp and the War Medal 1939-1935

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

A South African Bophuthatswana Defence Force Commendation Medal Auction Second China War Medal 1861Bronzed 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