Medal - S.A.W.A.S Badge ND
| Bronze | 5.70 g | 25.8 mm |
| Location | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Type | Award medals › Military awards |
| Years | 1940-1945 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.70 g |
| Diameter | 25.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#318125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two numeric values, usually with the smaller over the larger. The smaller value designates the SAWAS command area for which the medal was issued and the larger indicates the membership number within that command area.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
62
772
Edge
Plain
Comment
The South African Women's Auxiliary Service was a volunteer organisation for women in South Africa during World War II. The volunteers would perform functions in support of military servicemen including the operation of social centers, the maintenance of boats, radio monitoring and the raising of war funds.This medallion originally formed part of a membership badge that included a pin attached for the reverse so that it could be worn with the uniform as a cap badge. Each one was individually numbered.
