A First War Medal To The 12th South African Infantry GTRexclude Johann Mickl commanded the division

Johann Mickl commanded the division for just over another year until he was severely wounded in the head during the difficult fighting in the Vratnik Pass near Senj on the 9th of April 1945

most of the trophies and awards bear swastikas during this period

to continue its work and to start its task of training every civilian of the area

obverse stamped on both sides of the double slotted centre (not legible)

A First War Medal To The 12th South African Infantry GTRexclude Johann Mickl commanded the division(Pte. N. F. H. DE WITT. 12TH S. A. I.). Naming is officially impressed. Very crisp detail, dark patina, contact marks, very fine.