A 1975 South African Southern Cross Decoration Newly Listed white and black embroidered cockade

white and black embroidered cockade

whilst resting upon my bed in the Guard Room at Abeele

on the 16th

72 mm x 323 mm

A 1975 South African Southern Cross Decoration Newly Listed white and black embroidered cockadeTwo piece construction, silver with blue and white enamels, number engraved "659" on the reverse, 37. 2 mm, original ribbon, intact enamels, white enamels on the arms have faded to an ivory look, extremely fine. Footnote: This cross is awarded to commissioned officers of the South African Defence Force or related forces who contributed to the security of the nation, in recognition of outstanding service of the highest order and the utmost devotion to