74 - An example of the Southern Rhodesia General Service Medal 1939-1945. This scarce medal was authorised in 1948 for award to volunteer citizens of Southern

An example of the Southern Rhodesia General Service Medal 1939-1945. This scarce medal was authorised in 1948 for award to volunteer citizens of Southern Rhodesia who completed at least six months full or part-time military service in Southern Rhodesia between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945, and who were not eligible for any other British World War II campaign medals. The medal was issued un-named, although recipients received a named certificate of issue accompanying the medal. Only an estimated 3,908 of these medals were issued, to the following groups: Southern Rhodesia Territorial Force: 3,140 British South Africa PoliceReservists: 497 Those who served with both bodies: 271 The Southern Rhodesia General Service Medal is the scarcest of the British, Dominion and Colonial Campaign Stars and War Medals issued for service in the 1939-1945 war. Good Very Fine (GVF) condition.