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Bophuthatswana Police Star for Merit Awarded to “a person of the Bophuthatswana Police who ... on or after the 6th day of December 1977... has served for a period of not less than 30 years and who has displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct”. Service in the South African Police Force counted as qualifying service. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 104 dated 8 July 1988.

A display of miniatures of the top SA Police awards

Bophuthatswana Police Decoration for Distinguished Service (TK) Awarded in recognition of distinguished service to the Bophuthatswana Police. Rule 3 of the Schedule which was published with the Warrant, determined, inter alia, that “As a special distinction the decoration may also be awarded in “gold” Rule 5 authorised the use of the post-nominal letters TK (being the abbreviation of “Tirelo e e kgethegileng” which means “Service with distinction”. The first award in gold was made to the State President of Bophuthatswana Kgosi Dr L M Mangope, and the first award in silver to the Deputy Minister of Police and Prisons, Hon. A N Segoe at a Bophuthatswana Police passing out parade at Mmabatho on 30 October 1992. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 21, No. 234 dated 2 October 1992. Unfortunately only drawings

Bophuthatswana Independence Police Medal Warrant by the Executive Council of the Republic of Bophuthatswana, signed by Brigadier Seleke the Commissioner of Police, published under Government Notice No. 21 of ...... (the date of the publication is not known, but would have been before January 1983). Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 12, No. 32 dated 25 January 1983.

A set awarded to another friend of mine, who was also awarded the SAP Cross for Bravery (PCF)

Bophuthatswana Police Medal for Combating Terrorism Awarded to a person who, on or at any time after 6th day of December 1977, as a member of or in support of the Bophuthatswana Police was involved in combat with terrorists ... sustaining injuries arising from terrorist activities or in the execution of each duties displayed exceptional vigilance, zeal, ingenuity, skill or leadership; performed counter-insurgency duty for at least three months, or rendered exceptional and outstanding service to the Bophuthatswana Police in the combating of terrorism. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 104 dated 8 July 1988.

A late friend of mine, who was awarded the South African Police Cross for Bravery (PCF) What made his story more special is, that his dog saved his life on another occassion and was awarded the Police Good Service Medal (1951) for Bravery

Bophuthatswana Police Medal for Outstanding Leadership (SOO) Awarded in recognition of any “outstanding devotion to duty displayed or service of a particularly meritorious nature rendered by Commissioned Officers of the Bophuthatswana Police Force in the discharge of their functions; and to recognise meritorious, outstanding or devoted service rendered by Commissioned Officers of the South African Police Force to the Republic of Bophuthatswana for the purpose of or on the attainment of its independence or the establishment of the Bophuthatswana Police Force. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 104 dated 8 July 1988.

Hi Megan, I will definitely send the pictures tomorrow from my laptop to my mobile and will add better pictures with descriptions Will finish with Bophuthatswana Police tonight Regards Archie

Bophuthatswana Police Cross for Bravery (RYGT) Instituted “to recognise signal acts of valour displayed by members of the Bophuthatswana Police Force who, in the discharge of their functions or in protecting or saving life and property have actually imperilled or have lost their lives”. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 104 dated 8 July 1988.

South African Police 75th Anniversary Medal Instituted in 1988 This medal was conferred upon all South African Police Officers serving in 1988. It was awarded in commemoration of the founding of the South African Police on 1 April 1988.

South African Police Cross for Bravery (PCF) Instituted in 1989 Awarded only to members of the SA Police or Reserve Police who have distinguished themselves by performing deeds of bravery in dangerous circumstances. Warrant of 17 May 1989, published in the Government Gazette No. 11969, dated 21 June 1989.

South African Police Cross for Bravery (Silver) (PCFS) Instituted in 1989 Awarded only to members of the SA Police or Reserve Police who have distinguished themselves by performing exceptional deeds of bravery in very dangerous circumstances. Warrant of 17 May 1989, published in the Government Gazette No. 11969, dated 21 June 1989.

South African Police Cross for Bravery (Gold) (PCFG) Instituted in 1989 Awarded to a member of the Force who, has, in the discharge of his duties, or in protecting or saving, or endeavouring to protect or save property or life, displayed conspicuous and exceptional bravery in the discharge of his duties or with skill and ingenuity, has performed a fearless act of self-sacrifice whereby he has lost or genuinely imperilled his own life. Awarded in three classes

South African Police Silver Cross for Gallantry (SCG) (1985) Instituted 1n 1985 Awarded only to members of the Police Force who have on or subsequent to 30 June 1983, displayed conspicuous and exceptional gallantry or who have performed a fearless or outstanding act through which they have lost or genuinely imperilled their lives in: (a) the performance of their duties relating to the fight against terrorism; or (b) protecting, or saving, or endeavouring to protect or save life or property that was threatened by a terrorist attack. A bar was authorized, to denote a subsequent award. Warrant of 29 January 1985, published in Government Gazette No. 9597, dated 22 February 1985.

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Only 16 Anglo Boer War medals were awarded to women 1. Beynen, Gertruida Johanna (Roode Kruis Directrice-Director of Red Cross 2. Boshoff, Louisa Susanna, born Rautenbach (Red Cross nurse) 3. Cenijn-Smit, Sophia G. (Nurse Hollander Corps) 4. Charbon, Suzanna Christine (Red Cross nurse) 5. Jacobs, Hester Auna S 6. Jacobs, Susanna Gertruida Elizabeth 7. Kaltenbrun, Agatha Cornelia (VK) 8. Perk-Engelbart, Elizabeth Marie (Hollander Korps) 9. Roos, Susara Johanna (Red Cross Ambulance nurse) 10. Rooseboom, Garadina M (Nurse - Hollander Corps) 11. Schipper, Adriana Elizabeth (Nurse Netherlands Ambulance) 12. Svensson, Hildur Charlotta (Scqndinavian Corps) 13. T' Haaf, Jeanette Petronella (Nurse - Hollander Corps) 14. Van Sevenoven, Gysberta (Nurse - Hollander Corps) 15. Visser, Cornelia Rosina (Nurse - Hollander Corps) 16. Wiersna, Hendriette A (Hollander Corps) On the picture is Mrs. Krantz after the battle at Elandslaagte

I'm new on posting any posts on this forum I have a friend in Canada who want to trade me some German items for South African Special Forces insignia, but don't know if its legit and a possible value

Hi Gordon, Thanks for the advice, I will definitely do that. The only item that I know, is the Iron Cross Regards Archie

SADF female officer receiving the Military Merit Medal

Found this different pictures Will share more a bit later

Hi Marco, Found it and want to share Its actually more black than on the picture Regards Archie

I received the pictures of the blade with another embroided German wing Anyone who can assist if they are good or not?

A well known SA Special Force Operator with his wife, wearing her well earned medals during a veterans day parade

A highly decorated South African Air Force W/O with his medal group He received the Air Force Cross twice and the Military Merit Medal 3 times