South Africa. A Second World War South African Memorial Plaque for Killed in Action United Republic of Barnes 1st Bn Hamps

Barnes 1st Bn Hamps

suffering gun shot (shrapnel) wounds in the neck

bearing machine-embroidered aluminum wire Sig runes

circumscribed by name and dates “1847-1934”

but the sword demonstrates not notable damage or wear and remains in an extremely fine condition

South Africa. A Second World War South African Memorial Plaque for Killed in Action United Republic of Barnes 1st Bn HampsA South African memorial plaque for 177865V MSKP. J. P. van der Westhuizen WR DLR., Witwatersrand Rifles, Regiment De La Rey, South African Forces. Killed in Action during the attack on Monte Fili, Italy 1944. Bronze plaque in a wooden backing, 110mm x 135mm. In good condition. Jasper Petrus Van der Westhuizen, was born on 27th April 1919 in Kooifontein, Orange Free State, South Africa The son of Mrs Sarah van der Westhuizen of Elston Avenue, Benoni,