South Africa, Republic. A Navy Cross With Bar, C.1995. Hold the lid bearing the Order

the lid bearing the Order of St

marked with the "84" standard mark beside the St

where Paul was transferred to the 36th Reserve Battalion at West Sandling

He joined the Royal Navy as a Engine Room Artificer 4th Class

Footnote: William James Pettet was born on April 13

South Africa, Republic. A Navy Cross With Bar, C.1995. Hold the lid bearing the Order(Crux Navalis). Instituted 1987. A pointed cross constructed of silver, the obverse centre bears a gilt lion passant (the emblem of the South African Navy) on a navy blue enamel, the reverse bears the pre 1994 South African coat of arms, the 6 oclock arm engraved with the decoration number 35, suspension bar is attached to cross, marked SILVER on reverse, measuring 45. 3 mm (w) x 59. 77 mm (h), weighing 35. 2 g, with Navy bar with embossed Protea