Black Wound Badge & Document - Badge in black lacquered tombac
A third reich period “Tag des Arbeits Dienst” badge
3 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension
As described by the author on the dust jacket: "During the past 30 years the South African security forces' border operations and anti-terrorist actions often had them fighting insurgents and conventional forces in patched battles
original tri-colour ribbon with hanger
Canada. Korea Medal, Un-Named Newly Listed Black Wound Badge & DocumentIn silver, un named, measuring 36. 5 mm in diameter, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Canadian Korea Medal was instituted in 1951 for service from July 2, 1950 to July 27, 1953. It was awarded to Canadian military personnel for one day on the strength of an army unit in Korea, or 28 days afloat, or one sortie over Korea by a member of the RCAF.