South Africa, Republic. A Pro Patria Medal, Numbered Hold with a lined interior lid

with a lined interior lid - marked “C

stating: "Whilst leading a formation on offensive patrol

Otto Freiherr Kreß von Kressenstein

It goes on to say that on the Day of Commemoration of Heroes the Nazi Party (NSDAP) lowers its flags in reverence and proud mourning for all fallen German soldiers and remembers them in gratitude

his Sobriety as "Sober" and his Efficiency as "Efficient"

South Africa, Republic. A Pro Patria Medal, Numbered Hold with a lined interior lidTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue enamels, number impressed "171500" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 37. 5 mm (h), scattered gilt wear, light contact, lightly soiled original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Pro Patria Medal is awarded for service in the defence of the Republic of South Africa of for suppression or prevention of terrorism with specified conditions of award.