Germany, Sa. A Sports Badge, Type Iii Silver Grade, By Werner Redo GTRexclude two on each side at

two on each side at the front with a traditional hip-side entry and two at the rear

Later that evening a second Swordfish raid was launched resulting in two torpedo hits on the Bismarck

awarded on 25 May 1945

A South African Colonial Police Long Service Medal - (8823 AFRICAN SGT

Germany, Sa. A Sports Badge, Type Iii Silver Grade, By Werner Redo GTRexclude two on each side at(SA Sportabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a sword and mobile swastika on a hollow background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked W. REDO, SAARLAUTERN, measuring 46. 42 mm (w) x 58. 78 mm (h), weighing 17. 8 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in better than very fine condition.