South Africa, Republic. A Louw Wepener Medal certificate_of_authenticity pinback hanger inscribed "FOR MERIT"

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

each of the buttons maker marked on the reverse

George William Neil married Annie Elizabeth Moss in St

reverse inscribed "MIL

with one supporting hook on reverse (one is missing)

South Africa, Republic. A Louw Wepener Medal certificate_of_authenticity pinback hanger inscribed "FOR MERIT"(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