A 1855 Turkish Crimea Medal Named to the 7th Hussars - (817 J SPAVIN 7TH HUSSARS) Naming is privately engraved in large block capitals
an Organisation Todt (OT) sleeve insignia
even though he admitted himself
that he had had previous military service with the 44th Welland Regiment and that his trade was that of Plumber
consisting of a 27 mm wide central strap with flared ends
South Africa, Republic. A Louw Wepener Medal United Republic of A 1855 Turkish Crimea Medal(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