Rhodesia, Republic; South Africa, Republic. Two Medals

Rhodesia, Republic: General Service Medal, Type II, Named to Rifleman K.R. Allen (in cupro-nickel, recipient impressed "PR88563 RFN ALLEN K.R." on the edge, measuring 36.2 mm x 50.8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, without ribbon); and South Africa, Republic: South African Defence Force Good Service Medal, Silver Grade for Twenty Years' Exemplary Service (in silvered brass, third striking with no mint marks, restored thickness and double-faced suspension, measuring 37 mm (w) x 54.7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, without ribbon). Better than very fine.

Footnote: The Rhodesia General Service Medal was the most widely awarded military medal of Rhodesia and was awarded to members of the security forces and British South Africa Police, for service on operations undertaken for the purpose of combating terrorists or enemy incursions into Rhodesia. The South African Defence Force Good Service Medal was instituted by the Republic of South Africa on July 1, 1975 and was awarded to members of all elements of the South African Defence Force, but was restricted to Permanent Force personnel from 1993. It is awarded in three grades: Gold Grade for Thirty Years' Exemplary Service, Silver Grade for Twenty Years' Exemplary Service and Bronze Grade for Ten Years' Exemplary Service.