United Kingdom. A General Service Medal to Pte. Smith, Ulster Defence Regiment, c.1975 United Republic of maker marked on reverse Schwerin

maker marked on reverse Schwerin Berlin

the reverse inscribed “SIGNUM LAUDIS” (Sign of Praise)

in military operations or in defense of the frontiers or against spies and other enemies of the nation

measuring 48 mm (w) x 62 mm (h)

hallmarked with the German national (reichsmark) crescent moon and crown hallmark

United Kingdom. A General Service Medal to Pte. Smith, Ulster Defence Regiment, c.1975 United Republic of maker marked on reverse SchwerinIn silver, rim impressed 24345829 PTE. R. W. J. SMITH UDR., with NORTHERN IRELAND clasp, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: Awarded to Private R. W. J. Smith of the Ulster Defence Regiment, this medal recognises active operational service in Northern Ireland during the period of internal security operations commonly known as The Troubles. The UDR, formed in 1970, was a locally recruited infantry regiment of the British Army tasked with counter