South Africa. A First War Pair to Spr. Reid, South African Engineer Corps visually-hidden that he had three years'

that he had three years' previous service as a Private with the Queen's Own Rifles

when a decree restricted its award solely to members of the Italian military

consisting of a gently vaulted Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame

the Officer’s Cross with Swords on Ring was awarded only five times

from March 16th to March 24th

South Africa. A First War Pair to Spr. Reid, South African Engineer Corps visually-hidden that he had three years'A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed SPR. W. F. REID. S. A. E. C., light contact, rust residue from staple in ribbon, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed SPR. W. F. REID. S. A. E. C, light gilt wear, rust residue from staple in ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The South African Engineer Corps traces its origins to the early development of organized military engineering units in South Africa during the