mold visible in the right back upper corner below the raised platform on the base inside
so apparently he must not have been rewarded the Pour le Merite at the time the picture was taken
Footnote: This medal was awarded to members of the MK who waged an armed “struggle”against the nationalist government inside South Africa
he was encouraged by his fellow monks to be ordained as a priest
the soldiers were scattered
United Kingdom. Two Miniature Army Awards certificate_of_authenticity mold visible in the right1. Army Meritorious Service Medal, George V (in silver, measuring 18 mm in diameter); and 2. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with Regular Army Bar, QEII (in silver, measuring 18. 3 mm in diameter). Un mounted, dark patina and bruising on the ALSGCM, original ribbons, the AMSM with a push pin attachment, near extremely fine.