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Hiya, Thanks Archie, That was the only one that I did not have a picture from. I found the above picture on Bobshop offered as South African Inauguration Medal for Ekurhuleni Police - Year 2000 , therefor I thought they were the one issuing these medals - I will amend my records. I also need your help for this one. FULL SIZE SA ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION MEDAL AWARD TO C.G. CLOETE 28/07/93-AWARDED TO MEMBERS WHO GUARDED THE INSTITUTION, NORMALLY EX POLICE MEMBERS -NUMBERED 50-SCARCE. As a ex police officer yourself, do you know anything about this medal - maybe from your ex colleagues. What was it given for - Long Service, Good Conduct, Bravery etc ?? Are there others, gold version, bronze version ?? Are they official, semi-official or just "a thank you" medal ?? Any info would be welcome. Regards, Marco.

Hi, can anyone (Archie ??) tell me what the top right blue cross is ?? (Sorry, this is the best picture I can do). I know the others, but this one is unknown to me. Thanks in advance. Marcon1.

Hiya, I saw this article in Medal News and I thought it may be of some interest to forum members here. Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, Is this a rare official medal, semi-official or private issue ?? I did have some info on this medal but I seem to have lost it. So who can help ? Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, Found this. Rare Military Academy Medal of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I with original handwoven ribbon. 1st Class, Gilted. Ethiopia. 1950s. If you look at the ribbons of the above militaria-agent.com photo you will notice 2 different ribbons, which suggests there is also a silver medal (2nd. class ??). This info found in 10 minutes of googling using google images 😁 Regards, Marcon1. Rare Military Academy Medal of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I with original handwoven ribbon. 3rd Class, Bronze. Ethiopia. 1950s. Another 2 minutes spend.

Hi Archie, Good to know because I bought it !! It is in my collection now 😁 Regards, Marco. See my posting - Transkei medal - another unknown variety ??

Hi Megan, If they are not awarded but are produced, than include them in your listing so that people know what is what. Just state that they were never awarded, I'm sure there are many others (especially the more 'higher' ODM's) that never got awarded. See 2 examples below. The Queen Elizabeth II version was introduced after her succession to the throne in 1952 and has her effigy, facing right and wearing the Tudor Crown. It is circumscribed "ELIZABETH II D:G: BR: OMN: REGINA F: D:" reading around from the top. It is identical to the first Queen Elizabeth II obverse design of the British Efficiency Medal. Scroll bar The scroll bar on the Queen Elizabeth II version was English only, but this medal was never awarded since it was superseded within a few months of the Queen's succession to the throne. Air Efficiency Award (1950-52) A South African variant of a British medal, intended as an award for 10 years CF service in the SA Air Force. It was never awarded, probably because SAAF personnel were already eligible for the ED and Efficiency Medal. Insignia: An oval silver medal depicting the head of King George VI (obverse) and the words "Air Efficiency Award - Toekenning vir Bekwaamheid (Lugmag)" (reverse), with the name of the country on the suspender. So, you see there are more 'never awarded' medals out there and people should know about these just in case they come across one. Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, Here are some better pictures. SWA PRO NITENDO MEDAL -NEVER ISSUED. PROPOSED SWA INDEPENDENCE MEDAL-NEVER ISSUED. SWA SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR-BRONZE MEDALLION-LARGE-MEASURES 60 MM. Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, I saw this medal on Bobshop and it looks like a silver medal. DESCRIBED AS = Transkei 30 Years Service Medal - Full Size, Named Lt. Kol Baker - 1981. However, the only medal in my listings that look like it is = Transkei Independence Medal (1976) Issued to founder members of the force in 1976. Insignia: A circular bronze medal displaying the Transkei coat of arms (obverse) and "Uzimele 26.10.76" (reverse). Is this another unlisted variety ??? Or are the bronze versions for the lower ranks and silver for the higher ranks ?? Who can tell me more about it. Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, I saw this medal on Bobshop and I noticed,that it is missing the coat of arms on the back. I've a picture of this medal with the coat of arms. Now I'm wondering, is this a museum copy or a fake (looks badly finished) or is it a (for me) a unknown variety ?? Who can tell me more about it. Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, Although Angola is not my field of collecting, here are some observations. Medal 1 is the 1949-71 version. Text on front = different than on the next 2. Medal 2 and 3 are the 1971-2002 versions. Also, note the different loops at top of medal. As with many long running medals there can be different manufacturers which might explain the differences. As for the ribbon, it should be red-green-red, but the red-white-red could be a variation denoting different branch of the armed forces. For these please ask someone with more knowledge concerning Portuguese medals/ribbons. Regards, Marcon1.

Hi Graeme, 1 more try 🙂 GPWONLINE - Government Printing Works RSA. If you contact them they MAY have an archive with older issues of the Government Gazettes. Email: info.egazette@gpw.gov.za You never know ! Regards and good luck with your hunt. Marcon1.

Hiya, You could also try - Gazettes.Africa They list the gazettes of 23 African Countries (incl. South Africa). Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, Maybe some can be found here. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.za/node/3858080 Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, As a user of plastic flips for my medals I think it has to do with condition. If you have coins which are UNC or even PROOF, you want to keep them that way. Any loss of condition due to storage will mean loss of value with coins. With medals it is less the condition (although we all want the best condition possible) but the story behind the medals (i.e. the man/woman who received it, the action for it and the rest of it's history). I've noticed that silver medals do start to have a green hue when stored in plastic flips. But a soft wipe with silver polish removes that without damaging the medal. Regards, Marcon1.