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Africa Service Medal – South Africa | World War II | Sterling Silver Miniature Medal - Miniature version of the Africa Service Medal, awarded for South African service during the Second World War (1939–1945). The medal was instituted in 1943 and awarded to members of the South African Defence Forces who served during WWII. Obverse: Raised map of the African continent surrounded by the inscription: “AFRICA SERVICE MEDAL – AFRIKADIENS-MEDALJE” Reverse: A running Springbok antelope, one of the national symbols of South Africa, shown against an African landscape. Details: Type: Miniature Medal for formal wear Period: World War II, 1940s Material: Silver (probably Sterling Silver) Diameter: 20 mm Weight including ribbon and suspension: 4.78 grams Original ribbon in orange-red, yellow and green South African colours Fine detailed strike with attractive natural silver patina A collectible WWII South African military miniature medal associated with the Commonwealth forces and South Africa’s wartime service.