South Africa, Republic. A Louw Wepener Medal certificate_of_authenticity weighing 17

weighing 17

each of the buttons maker marked on the reverse

small indentations on two ball finials on the reverse

pinback hanger inscribed "FOR MERIT" with sub-hanger inscribed "PROVINCIAL"

with one supporting hook on reverse (one is missing)

South Africa, Republic. A Louw Wepener Medal certificate_of_authenticity weighing 17(Louw Wepener medalje). Instituted in 1967. In bronze gilt, number impressed "15" on the edge, measuring 38 mm (w) x 49. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered gilt wear, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Louw Wepener Medal was instituted in 1967 and was discontinued in 1975. It was awarded for bravery, normally non operational and could be awarded posthumously, the recipient entitled to use the post nominal letters