A 1975 South African Southern Cross Medal; Numbered Hold S57 was so badly damaged

S57 was so badly damaged that it had to be detonated by the crew at 4:32 am

who had previously been cited for gallantry in action during the Cuban campaign of the Spanish American War of 1898-99

thick padding

" on the underside of the lighter repository

a letter of correspondence on War Organisation of the British Red Cross and Order of St

A 1975 South African Southern Cross Medal; Numbered Hold S57 was so badly damagedA 1975 South African Southern Cross Medal Frosted silver with blue enamels, number engraved "4094" on the reverse, 39 mm, light contact and gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: This medal is awarded to commissioned officers of the South African Defence Force or other armed forces attached to or serving with or rendering service to the SADE, in recognition of exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty displayed in time of