South Africa, Republic. A Police Service Reconciliation And Amalgamation Medal 2005 Auction printed in red and black

printed in red and black inks on India paper

with thin blue and black stripes

(1864 issue)

the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback with a functional hinge/catch assembly

South Africa, Republic. A Police Service Reconciliation And Amalgamation Medal 2005 Auction printed in red and blackIn bronzed brass, number impressed "023746", measuring 38. 8 mm in diameter, light contact, sticker residue evident on the reverse, original ribbon with pinback, better than very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted to commemorate the foundation of the South African Police Service which incorporated the South African Police and police forces of the various homeland states. It was awarded to all members of the SAPS (permanent and temporary members)