South Africa. A Second War Medal Group to Burger H.S De Beer

An Anglo-Boer War Medal, in silver, rim officially impressed BURGER H.S. DE BEER., full size, light contact marks to edges, dark patina, original ribbon exhibiting rips and fading, remains in very fine condition. 

A 1939-1945 Star, in bronze gilt, full size, reverse impressed 35617 H.S. DE BEER, gilt wear to arms, original ribbon, very fine. 

An Africa Star, in bronze gilt, full size, reverse impressed 35617 H.S. DE BEER, gilt wear to arms, original ribbon, very fine. 

An 1939-1945 War Medal, in cupro-nickel, full size, rim impressed 35617 H.S DE BEER, replacement ribbon, light contact marks, very fine. 

An Africa Service Medal, in silver, full size, unnamed, contact marks to edges, replacement ribbon, very fine condition.

Footnote: This group was awarded to H. S. De Beer, service number 35617, in recognition of his service with the Union Defence Forces of South Africa during the Second World War. The Africa Service Medal, instituted in 1943, was awarded to members of the Union Defence Forces, South African Police, and South African Railways Police who volunteered for war service and served either at home or abroad between South Africa’s declaration of war on 6 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 inclusive, initially for service in Africa and later extended to worldwide service.

In addition to the Africa Service Medal, Second World War British and Commonwealth campaign medals typically awarded to South African personnel (such as the 1939–1945 Star, War Medal 1939–1945, and others) reflect service in specific theatres or general wartime duty under the Allied command. These medals collectively signify sustained military contribution throughout the global conflict, often involving operational deployment, support roles, and coordination with British and Allied forces in campaigns ranging from East and North Africa to the Mediterranean and Italian theatres.