South Africa, Republic. A Louw Wepener Medal Auction lid is slightly stained

lid is slightly stained

and was struck off strength that day

97 mm x 203 mm

Accompanied by a leather wallet

It handled things like complaints against party officials

South Africa, Republic. A Louw Wepener Medal Auction lid is slightly stained(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