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Numbered Ciskei Special Forces wings

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Blue beret worn by the SAP STF Only wear camo uniforms now

Fantacy metal shoulder flashes of the SAP Special Taskforce (STF) Never worn or approved

SWAPOL Challenge Coin Official metal shoulder flashes of the SAP Special Taskforce (STF) The set of flashes bottom right were made for the STF Veterans Association

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Pro Merito Decoration (PMD) Instituted in 1992 Awarded to Warrant Officers, Staff-Sergeants and Sergeants of the Ciskeian Defence Force for meritorious service or valuable service characterised by devotion to duty. Warrant signed on 9 July 1992, published under Proclamation No. 13 of 1992 by the Chairman of the Council of State of the Republic of Ciskei. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 20 No. 83 of 24 July 1992. Unknown how many were manufactured or awarded. Hi Marco, That information regarding those 2 ribbons are wrong Those ribbons are for the Ciskei Police and not Ciskei Defence Force The Pro Merito Medal (PMM) does not exist for the CDF, only for the SADF

Chief of the Ciskeian Defence Force Commendation Medal Instituted in 1992 Awarded to any member of the Ciskeian Defence Force, who distinguished himself by service of a high order. Warrant signed on 9 July 1992, published under Proclamation No. 12 of 1992 by the Chairman of the Council of State of the Republic of Ciskei. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 20, No. 82 of 24 July 1992. Unknown how many were manufactured, but 33 were awarded. A friend of mine, also received this decoration.

President's Medal for Shooting Instituted in 1988 Awarded annually to the champion shot of the Ciskeian Defence Force. A clasp denoting the year of award to be worn on the ribbon. Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 11 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988. 1000 were manufactured, but unknown how many were awarded.

Here is a display of some flashes of the former SA Commandos

Defence Force Medal for Long Service Instituted in 1988 Awarded to Permanent Force members of the Ciskeian Defence Force who have during a period of not less than 10 years displayed irreproachable character and exemplary conduct. Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 10 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988. 1000 were manufactured, but unknown how many were awarded.

Defence Force Medal for Faithful Service Instituted in 1988 Awarded to Permanent Force members of the Ciskeian Defence Force who have during a period of not less than 20 years displayed irreproachable character and exemplary conduct. Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 9 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988. It could not be ascertained how many were manufactured, but non were awarded. This medal is the same as the merit medal, but in silver, with the wording IMBASA YENKONZO ENYANISEKILEYO on the reverse.

Defence Force Medal for Merit Instituted in 1988 Awarded to Permanent Force members of the Ciskeian Defence Force who have during a period of not less than 30 years displayed irreproachable character and exemplary conduct. Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 8 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988. It could not be ascertained how many were manufactured, but non were awarded.

Ciskeian Defence Medal Instituted in 1988 Awarded to members of the Ciskeian Defence Force, to recognise active involvement in preventing or combating subversion or terrorism, unrest or other internal disorder in the Republic of Ciskei. Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 7 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988. 600 were manufactured, but only 26 were awarded.

Sandile Medal (SM) Instituted in 1988 Awarded to members or former members of the Ciskeian Defence Force, to recognice the rendering of valuable service characterised by devotion to duty or the display of leadership of a high order. Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 6 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988. 300 were manufactured, but only 4 were awarded.

You're welcome Megan. Yes they never bother about them Hope to be of more help

Sandile Decoration (Military Division) (SD) Instituted in 1988 Awarded to senior officers or former senior officers of the Ciskeian Defence Force, to recognice distinguished leadership, meritorious service contributing to the security of the State or outstanding service to members of a dynasty or to heads of State or Government. Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 5 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988. It could not be ascertained how many were manufactured or awarded. The decoration was designed to be of sterling silver, gilded with 24ct gold, but it was never gilded. The only difference between the decoration and the medal, was the ribbon.

Hi Marco, That was a sample, but never approved Regards Archie

Ciskeian Cross for Bravery (CCB) Instituted in 1988 Awarded to members or former members of the Ciskei Defence Force or members or former members of any other military force, to recognice performance of an act of gallantry or the display of conspicuous bravery during operations against the enemy. Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 4 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988. 1000 were manufactured and delivered to the Ciskeian Defence Force, but none were awarded.

Ciskeian Cross for Gallantry (CCG) Instituted in 1988 Awarded to members or former members of the Ciskei Defence Force or members or former members of any other military force, to recognice performance of an act of conspicuous gallantry or distinguished conduct under fire or on operations against the enemy, Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 3 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988. 300 were manufactured and delivered to the Ciskeian Defence Force, but none were awarded.

Ciskeian Cross for Valour (CCV) Instituted in 1988 Awarded to members or former members of the Ciskei Defence Force who, in the presence of the enemy, performed some daring or pre-eminent act of valour, self sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty. Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 2 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988. Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988. 300 were manufactured and delivered to the Ciskeian Defence Force, but none were awarded.

Hi Joaobr, This is the feedback on the group. Why the SA helmet was used, is unclear, but the emblrm was definitely painted on. Regards Archie

Hi Megan, Maybe I forgot to cover Ciskei Defence Force, but I couldn't find the posts I will cover all CDF awards today Regards Archie

Hi Joaobr, I post your helmet on a SA Collectors group and hope to get any answer back. Hope for the best Regards Archie

Would also like to know if this awards are the real deal I have no knowledge and don't want to swop if its fakes