{"product_id":"rhodesia-general-service-medal-named-to-pr71823-smn-b-e-coombe","title":"Rhodesia General Service Medal Named to PR71823 SMN B.E. Coombe","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong\u003eRhodesia General Service Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e correctly impressed to:\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePR71823 SMN B.E. COOMBE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine named medal was awarded for operational service during the Rhodesian Bush War and remains one of the most sought-after medals among collectors of Rhodesian and Southern African militaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse bears the portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eCecil John Rhodes\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the reverse displays the \u003cstrong\u003eCoat of Arms of Rhodesia\u003c\/strong\u003e with the national motto. The medal retains its original ribbon and is officially impressed around the rim to the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignalman (SMN) indicates service in the \u003cstrong\u003eCorps of Signals\u003c\/strong\u003e, responsible for battlefield communications and maintaining vital radio and telephone links during counter-insurgency operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA desirable named example suitable for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhodesian Bush War memorabilia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary medals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican military history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignals Corps collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed campaign medals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Rhodesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedal: General Service Medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConflict: Rhodesian Bush War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient: \u003cstrong\u003ePR71823 SMN B.E. COOMBE\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit: Signals (Signalman)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cupro-nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbon: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good collector condition with light service wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstituted in \u003cstrong\u003e1970\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Rhodesia General Service Medal recognised operational service during the Rhodesian Bush War. It was awarded to members of the Security Forces who participated in active operations against insurgent forces. Named examples are particularly desirable, especially where the recipient's service can potentially be researched further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44728897569087,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_7127_40fcfa63-fe81-4114-8855-1c26f4dad333.jpg?v=1785762294","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/rhodesia-general-service-medal-named-to-pr71823-smn-b-e-coombe","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}