Marcon1

(MYB: 284) Police Good Service Medal (1923-63) An original South African medal, awarded to "other ranks" only, for (i) distinctly gallant conduct (Bar MERIT – VERDIENSTE), or (ii) 18 years exemplary service. Most of the 11 636 awards of this medal were for long service, and it takes precedence as a long service medal. Insignia: Almost identical to the Prisons Good Service Medal: a circular silver medal, displaying the SA coat of arms and "Police service - Politie Dienst" (obverse) and the words "For Faithful Service - Voor Trouwe Dienst" (reverse). The Dutch was later changed to the Afrikaans "Poliesie Diens" and "Vir Getroue Diens", and finally to "Polisiediens" and "Vir Troue Diens". (DUTCH VERSION) (AFRIKAANS 1st. TYPE VERSION) (AFRIKAANS 2nd. TYPE VERSION + MERIT – VERDIENSTE bar) (AFRIKAANS 2nd. TYPE VERSION -hallmarked .925 RMP (= Royal Mint Pretoria) Marcon1 (text: at the beginning Arthur Radburn).

(MYB: SA-45) SAP Star for Faithful Service (1979-2004) For 20 years irreproachable service and exemplary conduct. A clasp was added after 40 years. Insignia: A circular silver medal displaying a cross of four aloes in the centre of an 8-pointed multi-rayed star (obverse) and the SAP badge (reverse). no markings. SILVER marked between FAITHFUL and SERVICE. Also, note difference in enamel. SILVER marked on bottom part of suspender. Also, note difference on reverse, different Coat of Arms/Badge. SILVER below Coat of Arms. SILVER below L of FAITHFUL. ============ So here is an other South Africa Police medal to have fun with trying to find all the differences. Enjoy. Marcon1. (text: Arthur Radburn) (PS: Does anyone know when they changed the reverse design ??)

(MYB: SA-43) SAP Star for Merit (1963-2004) For (i) particularly meritorious or exemplary service, or personal heroism, in the line of duty, or (ii) 30 years irreproachable service and exemplary conduct. As the majority of awards were made in the latter category, the medal ranks as a long service award. Insignia: A 6-pointed multi-rayed silver star displaying two hands shielding a flame, and the letters VM, on a blue triangle on a white circlet (obverse). 2nd. award bar (for 30 Years service) no silver markings. marked SILVER at bottom. marked SILVER at bottom (NOTE DIFFERENT Coat of Arms/Badge on reverse). marked SILVER below Coat of Arms. ============ So here is an other South Africa Police medal to have fun with trying to find all the differences. Enjoy. Marcon1. (text: Arthur Radburn) (PS: Does anyone know when they changed the reverse design ??)

(MYB: SA-46) SAP Medal for Combating Terrorism (1974) A campaign medal for service in preventing and combating terrorism after 26 August 1966, by (i) being in combat with terrorists, or (ii) being injured through terrorist activities, or (iii) completing 60 days (originally 6 months) counter-insurgency duty in a designated area. Awarded for operational service against the People's Liberation Army of Namibia in South West Africa (1966-89), for operations in Rhodesia (1967-75), and for internal security in South Africa. Insignia: A 6-pointed silver star on a voided circlet decorated with aloe leaves (obverse), displaying the SAP badge (reverse). Clasps were added for additional periods of service. 2nd award clasp. Silver on suspender SILVER high above “VAN”. SILVER low above “VAN”. Hallmarked S 925 P S.A.M NOTE: Differences in size (both full size) and position of letters and thin lettering. (NOTE DIFF. DESIGN PROTEA) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: South African Police medal for Combating Terrorism. Unique as its reverse is completely flat – no wording or coat of arms. = offered for sale by Kaplan for 200rand. – trial ???? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

List of titles and honours of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn This is a list of the titles and honours held by Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, a senior officer of the British Army, Governor General of Canada, and member of the British Royal Family as third son of Queen Victoria. Contents 1Name 2Titles, styles and honours 2.1Titles and styles 2.2Orders, decorations and medals 2.3British 2.4Foreign 3Military 3.1Ranks 3.2Honorary appointments 3.2.1Personal Aide-de-Camp 3.2.2Colonel of the Regiment 3.2.3Honorary Colonel 3.2.4Colonel-in-Chief 3.2.5Foreign military appointments 4Civil 4.1Privy Counsellor 4.2Others 5References Name[edit] On 22 June 1850 Prince Arthur was baptised in the Chapel at Buckingham Palace with the Christian names Arthur William Patrick Albert.[1] As a member of the Royal Family, he had no surname[2] until 17 July 1917, when a Royal Proclamation of King George V declared that all British descendants in the male line of Queen Victoria would bear the name of Windsor.[3] Titles, styles and honours[edit] Titles and styles[edit] 1 May 1850 – 24 May 1874: His Royal Highness The Prince Arthur 24 May 1874 – 16 January 1942: His Royal Highness The Duke of Connaught and Strathearn As a son of the sovereign, Arthur had the title of Prince and the style of Royal Highness from birth. The princely title had been used for sons of the sovereign since Tudor times[4] and was formalised by letters patent of 30 November 1917,[5] while the style of Royal Highness had been used since the Restoration[4] and was confirmed by letters patent of 3 February 1864.[6] Through his father, Prince Albert, he also bore the titles Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Duke of Saxony until 17 July 1917, when King George V discontinued the use of German titles.[3] On 24 May 1874, Prince Arthur was created Duke of Connaught and Strathearn and Earl of Sussex,[7] in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.[8] As a duke of the Blood Royal, he had the formal style of Most High, Most Mighty, and Illustrious Prince Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn and Earl of Sussex.[9] Orders, decorations and medals[edit] (ribbon bar, as it would look today; British decorations only) British[edit] KG: Royal Knight of the Garter, 31 May 1867[10] KT: Extra Knight of the Thistle, 24 May 1869[11] KP: Knight of St. Patrick, 30 March 1869[12] GCMG: Knight Grand Cross of St Michael and St George, 16 April 1870[13] GCSI: Extra Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India, 1 January 1877[14] CB: Companion of the Bath (military), 17 November 1882 – 7 July 1890[15] KCB: Knight Commander of the Bath (military), 8 July 1890 – 20 May 1898[16] GCB: Knight Grand Cross of the Bath (military), 21 May 1898 – 25 February 1901[17] Great Master of the Order of the Bath, 26 February 1901 – 1942[18] GCIE: Extra Knight Grand Commander of the Indian Empire, 21 June 1887[19] GCVO: Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, 6 May 1896[20] KStJ: Knight of Justice of St John, 1896 – 11 June 1926[21] GCStJ: Bailiff Grand Cross of St John, 12 June 1926[22] Grand Prior of the Order of St John, 23 June 1910 – 1939[23][24] Royal Victorian Chain, 11 August 1902[25] GBE: Knight Grand Cross of the British Empire, 4 June 1917[26] The Duke was Bailiff of Egle from 1894[27] Campaign medals Canadian General Service Medal with clasp for Fenian Raid 1870[25] Egypt Medal with clasp for Battle of Tel el-Kebir 1882[25] British War Medal, 26 July 1919 Victory Medal, 1 September 1919 Long service medals Volunteer Officers' Decoration (VD), 27 May 1892[25] Territorial Decoration (TD), 19 June 1934[25] Foreign[edit] Variant of the arms of Prince Arthur as knight of the Spanish branch of the Golden Fleece and the Order of Charles III Anhalt: Grand Cross of Albert the Bear, 1890[28] Austria-Hungary: Grand Cross of St Stephen, 1873[25][29] Baden: Knight of the House Order of Fidelity, 7 September 1906[25] Bavaria: Knight of St. Hubert[30] Belgium: Grand Cordon of the Royal Order of Leopold(military), 1873[25] Brunswick: Grand Cross of Henry the Lion, 1890[31] Denmark: Knight of the Elephant, 2 August 1873[25][32] Ernestine duchies: Grand Cross of the Saxe-Ernestine House Order, 1868[33] Ethiopia: Grand Cross of the Star of Ethiopia, 20 August 1917[25] France: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, 20 December 1898[34] Greece: Grand Cross of the Redeemer, 5 May 1879[25] Hesse and by Rhine:[35] Grand Cross of the Ludwig Order, 4 February 1872 Grand Cross of Philip the Magnanimous, 18 February 1878 Italy:[25] Knight of the Annunziata, 1898 Grand Cross of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, 1898 Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy, 20 August 1917 Japan: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chrysanthemum, 1 July 1890[25] Mecklenburg: Grand Cross of the Wendish Crown, with Crown in Ore, 27 July 1879[36] Monaco: Grand Cross of St. Charles, 20 August 1917[25] Montenegro: Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Danilo I, 26 March 1897[25][37] Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Netherlands Lion, 23 August 1878[25] Norway: Grand Cross of St. Olav, with Collar, 13 November 1906[25] Ottoman Empire:[25] Order of Osmanieh, 1st Class in Diamonds, 17 July 1867 Order of the Medjidie, 2nd Class, November 1882[38] Tunisia: Grand Cordon of the Order of Glory, 1 June 1865 Portugal: Grand Cross of the Tower and Sword, 3 April 1879[39] Prussia:[25] Knight of the Black Eagle, 1872 Grand Cross of the Red Eagle, 1873 Pour le Mérite, 17 November 1882[40] Romania: Grand Cross of the Crown of Romania, 20 August 1917[25] Spain:[25] Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III, with Collar, 16 April 1876 Grand Cross of Military Merit, November 1882 Knight of the Golden Fleece, 15 May 1902 (during his attendance of the enthronement ceremonies for King Alfonso XIII)[41] Sweden:[25] Knight of the Seraphim, 18 July 1873[42] Commander Grand Cross of the Sword, 15 December 1902 Knight of the Order of Charles XIII, 1905[43] Military[edit] Ranks[edit] The Duke of Connaught in Field Marshal's uniform, 1915 1866: Cadet, RMA Woolwich[25] 19 June 1868: Lieutenant, Royal Engineers[44] 2 November 1868: Lieutenant, Royal Regiment of Artillery[45] 3 August 1869: Lieutenant, Rifle Brigade[46] 1 May 1871: Captain, Rifle Brigade[47] 14 April 1874: Captain, 7th Hussars[48] 7 August 1875: Major, 7th Hussars[49] 27 September 1876: Lieutenant-Colonel, Rifle Brigade[50] 29 May 1880: Brevet Colonel, British Army[51] 29 May 1880: Major-General, British Army[51] 14 December 1886: Lieutenant-General, British Army (local rank while commanding the troops in Bombay)[52] 1 April 1889: Lieutenant-General, British Army (supernumerary)[53] 1 April 1893: General, British Army (supernumerary)[54] 26 June 1902: Field Marshal, British Army[55] 18 October 1920: Honorary Captain, Royal Naval Reserve[25] Honorary appointments[edit] Personal Aide-de-Camp[edit] 26 May 1876: to Queen Victoria[25] 1901: to King Edward VII 3 June 1910: to King George V[56] 1936: to Edward VIII[57] Colonel of the Regiment[edit] The Duke of Connaught as Colonel of the Scots Guards, 1890 24 June 1883: Scots Guards[58] (until 1 May 1904)[59] 2 September 1902: Army Service Corps[60] 1 May 1904: Grenadier Guards[59] 13 October 1911 – 11 November 1916: Colonel of the Governor General's Horse Guards 13 October 1911 – 11 November 1916: Colonel of the Governor General's Foot Guards 13 October 1911 – 11 November 1916: Colonel of the Canadian Grenadier Guards Honorary Colonel[edit] 30 June 1871: 28th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps[61] 26 April 1873: Royal East Kent Yeomanry[62] (until 16 January 1878)[63] 24 July 1875: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Artillery[64] 1 September 1883: 7th Bengal Native Infantry[65] (until 13 May 1904)[66] 1 September 1883: 29th Bombay Native Infantry (2nd Biluch Regiment)[65] (until 13 May 1904)[67] 27 February 1886: Royal East Kent Yeomanry[68] 12 February 1896: 3rd and 4th Battalions, Highland Light Infantry[69] 1 May 1900: The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own) 19 March 1904: South of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry[70] 6th Regiment, Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles Colonel-in-Chief[edit] 29 May 1880: Rifle Brigade[51] 22 June 1897: 6th Dragoons[71] 4 September 1901: Highland Light Infantry[72] 13 May 1904: 13th Duke of Connaught's Lancers (Watson's Horse)[66] 13 May 1904: 31st Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers[66] 13 May 1904: 7th (Duke of Connaught's Own) Rajputs[66] 13 May 1904: 129th Duke of Connaught's Own Baluchis[66] 1929: The Royal Canadian Regiment Foreign military appointments[edit] 1890s: Colonel à la suite 27th (Kiev) Regiment of Dragoons, Russian Army[25] June 1905: Honorary General, Swedish Army[25] 12 September 1906: Field Marshal, Prussian Army[25] 1908: Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel, 9th (Arapiles) Battalion of Light Infantry, Spanish Army[25] 24 May 1910: Honorary Admiral, Royal Danish Navy[25] Civil[edit] Privy Counsellor[edit] Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, 16 May 1871[73] Member of the Privy Council of Ireland, 10 January 1900[74] Others[edit] Ranger of Epping Forest, 1879[75] Bencher of Gray's Inn, 4 July 1881 Elder Brother of the Corporation of Trinity House, 1898;[75] Master, 1910–1942[8] High Steward of Wokingham[8]

INTRODUCTION TO "SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE MEDAL OF HONOUR FOR COURAGE AND FAITHFULNESS" In the early 1960s, a decision was made to award a medal to those police dogs who distinguished themselves in the line of duty. This medal, entitled the Medal of Honour for Courage and Faithfulness, was awarded for the first time in 1964. The award was to be considered annually on the recommendation of the Commanding Officer of the Dog School. In a move to keep costs to a minimum, and also possibly as a result of the Police Good Service Medal serving a dual purpose of being an award for long service as well as an award for gallantry, redundant stocks of this medal were used for the above award. The medal was issued named around the rim to the dog and it appears that only the third issue of the Police Good Service Medal was used for this award, presumably as a result of this issue being the only redundant stock available. Over the years, however, there has been no uniformity in the issuing of these awards. While some awards were the standard Police Good Service Medal, other awards have had the reverse inscription of the Police Good Service Medal removed, and have been engraved with a variety of inscriptions. These inscriptions all appear to be in Afrikaans. The award was officially known as the South African Police Medal of Honour for Courage and Faithfulness. In numerous Force Orders. However, it has been given various other designations such as Medal for Courage and Loyalty, Medal for Distinguished Service, Medal of Honour for Faithful and Meritorious Service and Medal of Honour for Courage and Loyalty. These errors, and lack of uniformity are possibly as a result of there being no official documentation available for the institution and awarding of this medal. It is possible that over the years, those tasked with compiling the memorandum and those involved in translating citations from Afrikaans to English and vice versa, for publication in Force Orders, have used their own interpretation of the title of the award instead of adhering to the officially accepted title. The medal was awarded suspended from a ribbon which was long enough to be sewn into a loop to be suspended around the neck of the dog. Once again there has been no uniformity as far as the ribbon is concerned, with some awards being issued with the original Police Good Service Medal ribbon while others have been awarded suspended from a dark blue ribbon with a wide yellow central stripe. Two different sizes of this blue and yellow ribbon have been used. The first is 30mm wide and has a central yellow stripe of 9mm wide. The second is 44mm wide and also has a central stripe of 9mm. The diversity of the ribbon used, the variety of the inscriptions on the reverse of the medal and the naming details around the rim, have made it impossible to give a general description of this award in respect of the above details. For this reason, where the medals have been available, the ribbon details, obverse details and the naming details around the rim have been given at the end of each dog's citation. Over the years, the rule was for the dog handler to return his dog's medal to the South African Police Dog School in Pretoria on the death of the dog. It appears, however, that this rule has not been adhered to as to date (2001), the dog school is in possession of only six medals. From 1963 to 2001, a total of 33 awards have been traced. ----------------------- Found this on the internet, thought it was of interest to collectors. Marcon1

Those are most likely his initials.

Hi, Can anyone tell me which Lebowa (former South African Homeland) medals these are. All I know is that the ribbons are wrong AND ......... that's it Thank you Marcon1

Why do I like to collect South African medals ? Answer, because there is so many variety in them. Take a look at these for instance. SAP Cross for Bravery (PCF) - 1st Type (1963-1989) Awarded for conspicuous and exceptional gallantry in the line of duty, or in protecting or saving life or property. Only 13 decorations were awarded - the first recipient (1964) was Sgt J.R. Nienaber, who drowned while trying to rescue a man from the sea. Superseded by a new decoration of the same name. Insignia: A gold layered cross, depicting a smaller cross on a gyronny background inside a blue circle inscribed "Vivit Post Funera Virtus" (obverse), and the national coat of arms (reverse). Worn on a neck ribbon. SAP Cross for Bravery: Gold (PCFG) (1989-2004) Awarded for outstanding bravery in extreme danger. First awarded (1991) to Maj André du Toit, for twice single-handedly disposing of bombs, and for bravery while leading a raid on an armed fugitive's hideout. Insignia: Same design as the 1963 PCF, but smaller and with a narrower ribbon, and worn on the chest. NOTE Diff. Coat of Arms and marked 9ct at bottom. NOTE Diff. Coat of Arms and no marking at bottom. SAP Cross for Bravery: Silver (PCFS) (1989-2004) Awarded for exceptional bravery in great danger. Insignia: Same design as the PCFG, but in silver. NOTE Diff. Coat of Arms and marked SILVER at bottom. NOTE Diff. Coat of Arms and no marking at bottom. SAP Cross for Bravery (PCF) - 2nd Type (1989-2004) Awarded for bravery while in danger. Insignia: Same design as the PCFS, but in lower-grade silver. NOTE marked 925 on lower half of cross. NOTE no markings. This is just one type of medal, but almost all medals from South Africa come with varieties for the collector to look out for. So have fun. Regards, Marcon1. (ribbons and text Arthur Radburn).

Hi Arthur, Thanks for the usefull information. Order of Transkei (1987-94) Awarded in five classes: Grand Cross (GCT) - gold Grand Officer (GOT) - silver Commander (CT) Officer (OT) Member (MT) Any idea which class it is ?? === Order of the Aloe (1976-94) In a single class. Pictures are of 2 diff. - silver gilt and silver, thus 2 diff. classes ?? ==== On the 4th. one is says Pro Patria Medal. - Is that a clue to which class ?? ======= With thanks, Marcon1. PS: Info on orders from your very usefull listings on the Internet (which I no longer can find, did you remove them or did you list them somewhere else ?) maybe you should list them here on the forum for all to use and see (just an idea ).

Hi, Does anyone know what these are. They all have the Coat of Arms of Transkei on their back. I can't find any information about these "medals/orders/decorations". Pictures 2 and 3 have a front that looks like some Lebowa medals have and picture 4 has a Coat of Arms that looks a bit like the one from Kwazulu ?!?!? With thanks. Marcon1

Hi Peter, If this was a civilian award than why does a Commanding General (thus military) award it ?? Even if this medal was awarded to civilians working for the military it would still make it a military award ! SWATF were South African troops helping SWA police in their fight against SWAPO.

Hi, Can anyone tell me more about this medal ? The first picture is from an older thread. I have tried googling it but can not find any more info. It's not in the listing of SWA medals.

Hi, Just found this info on Wehrmacht-Awards.com His Interimstab was made of gold and with the same model as those of the Luftwaffe, and the name "H. Goering" engraved on the base. The body was of ivory and white entwined cord dracona white, black and red. Measured 78.5 cm. Also found 2 possible places where it might be. Generalfeldmarschall Hermann Goring Currently at theNational Infantry Museum, Fort Benning/Columbus (Georgia, USA) His second model, present at the West Point Museum.

Hi, Are these of any help ? If not, try Google images with "color photo's of Goring" as search instruction. Regards, Marcon1.

Thanks Arthur. PS: I can't find your listings anymore. They appeared on Geocities first and than on another website, now if I look for them I get the notice saying it was removed. Any plans to bring them back, maybe here ??

Hi, I was wondering if someone could confirm my thinking concerning these 2 medals. KZCS Star for Merit – Officers (SPM) (1990-94/1990-1996) KZCS Medal for Merit (1991-94/1991-1996) Insignia: A circular silver medal displaying a traditional head-ring within a wreath of leaves (obverse) and the KwaZulu coat of arms (reverse). Ignore the ribbons, more than likely the wrong ones. It's the medals that are the subject, almost identical except for the star ! My thinking is, that the one with the star is the Star for Merit-Officers and the one without the star the medal for Merit AND not 2 versions of the same (2nd) medal. Can anyone confirm if I'm right/wrong, and if wrong, does anyone have a explanation for the Star. Also, a picture of the Star for Merit-Officers would be helpfull. With thanks, Marcon1.

Is this the one ??

Hi all, Found these on Ebay. Who can tell me more about them, i.e. official/unofficial, from which country and any other info you may have. It had the following text with it: Two Medals plus two Miniatures + the order of the tortoise The 'star' reads "ATAVIS ET ARMIS" The medal reads "ORDO MILITARIS ET HOSPITALARIS SANCTI LAZARI IERUSALEM" with " FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE GRAND BAILIWICK OF SOUTH AFRICA" The "Order of the tortoise" according to the seller/owner: quote "was created to encourage all things scottish. I'm not sure how official the order was but there were only about 10 made". ------------------------------------ I'm especially interested to know more about the South Africa connection. With thanks. Marcon1.

PS: Has anyone any idea from which book this comes, would like to know. Thanks. PPS: Just found the answer = Awards of the South African uniformed public services, 1922-1987: The South African Police, South African Railways Police, South African Prisons Service – 1988 by: S Monick (Author)

Hiya, just found this on the WWW. PS: Has anyone any idea from which book this comes, would like to know. Thanks.

The first one is from Kwazulu (former South African Homeland). It looks like the Kwazulu Correctional Services KZCS Medal for Merit (1991-94) Insignia: A circular silver medal displaying a traditional headring within a wreath of leaves (obverse) and the KwaZulu coat of arms (reverse). However, yours is with a star above the headring (different version ??) 2nd. medal is indeed from Surinam. moed = courage. beleid = policy. (but can also mean behaviour (conduct)). trouw = loyalty.

Thanks Megan.

Hi, the following are all South African Department of Military Veterans medals awarded only to uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) veterans. Can anyone tell me what they are and for what the are awarded. With many thanks, Marcon1. PS: Are there also other medals from this Department ?? I know of these 3. Military Veterans Decoration in Platinum . Class 1 - Highest Order with two Elephant tusks. Class 2 - Order with one Elephant Tusk. Class 3 - Order with no Elephant tusks. The lowest order.

Not 100% sure, but I think it''s one of those Freemasons medals, or some other organization.