Marcon1

Hiya, I've seen this medal on 2 occasions and still don't know what it really is - official or a private issue ?? It's now on offer on Bobshop for R 1475 and described as = original Ciskei TBVC ex RSA Bantustan dd "1981" freedom or establishment (neck worn) medal/medallion (Civilian order/ award?) someone has suggested that this might have been the celebratory award handed to traditional leaders and chiefs etc. at the time of Ciskei Independence 05 Dec 1981 (?). Does anyone know more (Archie/Megan ??) - please let me know. Thank you. Marcon1.

Hi Archie, Gold version is new to me, so thank you. Is there also a bronze version ?? Regards, Marcon1.

Hi Archie, Best wishes for 2025. Mine is numbered 50 and named/dated to Cloete CJ 93.07.28 So it looks like there are more than the above 50 medals out there, now I need to find a gold and bronze medal. Thanks for the information, much appreciated. Marcon1.

Hiya, No, since this was nothing more than mass killings of Emu's (large flightless birds) in Western Australia. Nothing to be proud of and make a medal/badge for it. Marcon1.

So he served for 50 years and in the end he was still a private ?!?!?! - Not really a career soldier than. I would love to know his military record concerning promotions and demotions - if any, since he earned a 2nd. bar to his LSGC.

Hiya, Just added to my collection. With S925 and SAM hallmark. CISKEI Prisons Service Gallantry Cross (PGC) (1988-94) First one I have seen in the 'flesh' in 23 years of collecting. Didn't come cheap - € 257,00 - but worth every cent. Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, Also any information concerning this Coin Security Group medal. Service for Coin Security Namibia medal. With thanks. Marcon1.

Hiya, Who knows more about these medals - i.e. official, semi-official or otherwise. Six (x6) full size Service Medals - awarded to employees from the now obsolete Coin Security Group. During the 80's, 90's and up to around 2006, Coin was one of the Leading South African Security Company's that covered most risk avenues, from Armed Response, Asset-In-Transit, Guarding, Investigations, Aviation and Technical. All medals are un-named as issued and in mint condition. Medals listed are for: 1) 2 Years Faithful and Loyal Service 2) 5 Years Faithful and Loyal 3) 10 Years Faithful and Loyal Service 4) General Service (Silver) 5) General Service (Gold) 6) Service at Bank City (Rare) COIN SECURITY MEDAL FOR GENERAL SERVICE An obsolete Coin Security service medal for 5 Years loyal and faithful service. COIN SECURITY MEDAL FOR …YEARS FAITHFULL AND LOYAL SERVICE. An obsolete Coin Security Assets-in-Transit general service medal. Regards, Marcon1.

Hi Archie, Is this better 😁 regards, Marcon1.

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.