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.

(MYB: 290 & 291 & SA-52) Faithful Service Medal of the Prisons Department (1922-1968) Originally (1922-59) called the "Prisons Good Service Medal". Awarded to chief warders, head warders, and warders, for (i) particularly gallant or distinguished service, or (ii) 18 years irreproachable service. A clasp was added if the medal was awarded for bravery. The majority of the medals were granted for long service. Insignia: A circular silver medal displaying the national coat of arms (obverse) and a reverse inscription which varied over the years: "For Faithful Service - Voor Trouwe Dienst" (1922-59), or " Vir Troue Diens - For Faithful Service " (1959-65), or " Voor Troue Diens - For Faithful Service" (1965-68). Insignia: A circular silver medal displaying the national coat of arms and the name of the department (obverse) and a reverse inscription which varied over the years: "For Faithful Service - Voor Trouwe Dienst" (1922-32), or "For Faithful Service - Vir Troue Diens" (1932-59), or "Vir Troue Diens - For Faithful Service" (1959-68). (Type: 1) (Type: 2) (Type: 3) Specific date instituted is unknown, but between 1951 - 1952 according to a former General. Not much information available, but awarded to prison officers in recognition of 18 years of exemplary service. A "MERIT" clasp was awarded with the Medal to denote awards made in recognition of exceptionally meritorious service or acts of gallantry. Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, The crow's foot (arrow) usually means military issue and the year 1943 would place it right in the 2nd. World War. Could this therefor be for the Military Police or EVEN for use at allied landings (i.e. D-Day???) ? The better informed among our forum members might be able to tell for sure. Regards, Marcon1. An original 1943 dated officer's pattern whistle as used throughout the Second World War.

Hi Megan, Although not my collecting area still looking at your new listings. This picture is from Wikipedia, you're missing this picture. Also, found this described as Nishani Ya Jamhuri Republic Service Decoration. Hope they are of some use. Regards, Marcon1.

Hi Megan, Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, A complete original set may not be possible as some (rare awards) may never have been issued and the only way to get a complete set is a collectors set. But I wish you well for your hunt of the originals (they will cost you a nice amount of money, I'm afraid to say). Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, Found some info on this site. http://www.dcollect.net/collection/B001firecross.html Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, Go to Bobshop https://www.bobshop.co.za/ and look for JBLAuctioneers. They have 2 adverts (same item ?) for R4950. Regards, Marcon1.

Hi Megan, This is as listed in the : No. 202 CONSOLIDATED OFFICIAL TABLE OF PRECEDENCE : MEDALS THE PRESIDENCY 11 March 2005 ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND (Incorporating awards of the Union of South Africa until 1961, the Republic of South Africa since 1961, the former Independent and National States and those instituted for the Non-Statutory Forces, up to 2 December 2003). 123 National Intelligence Service Decoration 1981-1994 RSA (Gold) 124 Sandile Decoration SD 1981-1994 Ciskei 125 Defence Force Merit Decoration 1982-1994 Bophuthatswana 126 Decoration for Merit in the 1984-1996 Bophuthatswana Prisons Service 127 KwaZulu Police Star for Distinguished SOO c.1982-1995 | KwaZulu” Service 128 Gazankulu Police Star for Distinguished c.1983-1995 129 Venda Defence Force Distinguished Venda Service Medal (Gold) 130 Venda Police Distinguished Service SOO 1985-1995 Venda Decoration 131 Department of Prisons Distinguished SPO 1985-1996 Venda Service Medal (Gold) 132 Sandile Decoration (Military Division) SD 1988-1994 Ciskei 133 Prisons’ Service Star for Excellence PSE 1988-1996 Ciskei 134 Bophuthatswana Police Medal for soo 1988-1995 Bophuthatswana So 124 is Police and 132 is Military division. Regards, Marco.

Hi Archie, Hope you feel better mate. 🤒 Regards, Marco. PS: Megan, thanks for the picture ! PPS: It is on the list between: 123 National Intelligence Service Decoration 1981-1994 RSA (Gold) 124 Sandile Decoration SD 1981-1994 Ciskei 125 Defence Force Merit Decoration 1982-1994 Bophuthatswana

Hiya, Does anyone have a good picture with the correct ribbon of this Ciskei Police Decoration ?? Sandile Decoration (SD) (1981-1995/1981-1994) Awarded to senior officers, for meritorious service which contributed to Ciskeian state security. Insignia: A circular gold-plated medal depicting a bust of King Sandile (obverse), and the Ciskeian coat of arms (reverse). With thanks, Marcon1.

Hi Megan, You may have stumbled onto an enigma. I've looked at the pictures in my info files and spend about an hour on the internet looking for this medal with FAITHFUL SERVICE TROUE DIENS on the back. No such luck, all had VERDIENSTE MERIT on it !! So either they are as rare as hens teeth, or the information is wrong and they are all VERDIENSTE MERIT as can be seen in the picture above posted by Archie on may 19. The only difference is the metal - gilt and silver. Marcon1.

Nice one Megan, just 'nicked' your picture for my own info listings. Had a picture of this medal but with the wrong ribbon. Thank you, Marcon1.

Kingdom of Swaziland (Eswatini) 40 Years of Independence medal (1968 - 2008) + Box.

Hi Megan, What about the medals of Bahawalpur ? Another section not yet started - better get a move on 😁 So many medals, so much more to do.... Regards, Marcon1.

Hi Archie, medals.org.uk Things might confuse you a bit as she has everything under the heading South Africa. Would be better if she listed the homelands under their own names. Regards, Marco.

Hiya, I've corrected the listing + ribbon colours. The light blue ones were from the listing from Arthur Radburn. Megan tearing her hairs out, I'm getting a headache - hopefully everything is correct now. Regards, Marcon1.

Hi Megan, Ribbons Transkei Police medals. TP Faithful Service Medal (35 Years) (1985-94) For 35 years service. Insignia: A circular gold medal displaying the Transkei coat of arms (obverse), and the head of the Transkei parliamentary mace with "Yenkonzo Ethobekileyo - Vir Troue Diens - For Faithful Service" (reverse). TP Medal for Faithful Service: Silver (1976-85) For 30 years service. Insignia: Same as the 35-year medal but in silver. TP Faithful Service Medal (30 years) (1985-94) For 30 years service. Insignia: A circular silver-gilt medal displaying the Transkei coat of arms (obverse) and the head of the Transkei parliamentary mace with appropriate wording (reverse). Same as the 35-year medal. TP Faithful Service Medal (20 years) (1985-94) For 20 years service. Insignia: Same as the 35-year medal. but in silver. TP Medal for Faithful Service: Bronze (1976-85) For 18 years service. Insignia: Similar to the 1976-85 medal for 30 years service, but in bronze. TP Faithful Service Medal (10 years) (1985-94) For 10 years service. Insignia: A circular bronze medal displaying the Transkei coat of arms (obverse) and the head of the Transkei parliamentary mace with appropriate wording (reverse). Same as the 18-year medal. Kind regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, KwaZulu Department of Prisons Establishment Medal (1990) Issued to founder members of the service. Insignia: A circular silver medal displaying the KZCS badge (obverse). Regards, Marcon1.

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