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SA Korea Medal in a set, awarded

The Queen's Police Medal (QPM) Instituted in 1952 Awarded to police officers in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations, for gallantry or distinguished service. Recipients may use the post-nominal letters "QPM", although the right to use these was only granted officially on 20 July 1969. The ribbons of both medals in the picture was switched and should be changed. The ribbon on the first picture is correct.

Police Good Service Medal (1951) Instituted in 1951 Awarded to policemen of non-commisioned rank who had served for not less than 18 years with an irreproachable character or had performed service of a particularly gallant or distinguised character. In the event of the award being made for service of an especially gallantry character, a bar, bearing the words "MERIT - VERDIENSTE" was attached to the ribbon; whilst further bars could be added to denote subsequent acts of such a character.

Police Good Service Medal (1932) Instituted in 1932 Awarded to policemen of non-commisioned rank who had served for not less than 18 years with an irreproachable character or had performed service of a particularly gallant or distinguised character. In the event of the award being made for service of an especially gallantry character, a bar, bearing the words "MERIT - VERDIENSTE" was attached to the ribbon; whilst further bars could be added to denote subsequent acts of such a character. Government Notice 790 published in Government Gazette No. 2046, dated 17 June 1932

Police Good Service Medal (1923) Instituted in 1923 Awarded to policemen of non-commisioned rank who had served for not less than 18 years with an irreproachable character or had performed service of a particularly gallant or distinguised character. In the event of the award being made for service of an especially gallantry character, a bar, bearing the words "MERIT - VERDIENSTE" was attached to the ribbon; whilst further bars could be added to denote subsequent acts of such a character. Government Notice 938 published in Government Gazette No. 1324, dated 8 June 1923.

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2 Sets of black and white flashes for the OC and RSM of the South African Special Forces School were specially made for them to be worn on a colour parade op 27 November 2017. At that stage the second set of insignia maroon and white were still in use by all the SA Special Forces. They only changed back to the black and white insignia between 2021 and 2022. A very unique and scarce set.

Koevoet uniforms as used by a friend of mine

Hi Megan, You're welcome and let me know where I can help you again I will cover the SAP and hopefully SAPS awards today. Might use 1 of your pictures Strongs and have a wonderful day and week Regards Archie

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Hi there, I saw the following Japanese awards for sale on our BOBShop I love the medals, but unfortunately don't have space to go further with overseas awards Regards Archie

The super scarce SWAPOL COIN flash on the left Not seen often as for the other three on its right

Limited edition of Challenge Coins for Airborne Africa held by 5 Recce Regiment

Display of 32 Battalion different Company Insignia

Hi Megan, Look at the Gallantry Cross Gold. The enamel is like my silver cross Here is a complete set of all Venda Defence Force (VDF) Awards As a matter of interest, all these medals were issued during the existence of the VDF. Totals as follows, from left to right, 9; 18; 17; 27; 154; 46; 8: 9 and 381. Regards Archie

Hi Megan, I have a numbered Venda Defence Force General Service Medal and will take pictures tomorrow Regards Archie

Venda Defence Force General Service Medal (1985-94) Awarded for service in defence of Venda or in the prevention or suppression of terrorism. A circular bronze medal depicting two crossed battle-axes in front of a traditional drum (obverse) and the Venda coat of arms (reverse). Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 8 February 1985. Government Notice No. 9 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 23 dated 22 March 1985. Forty-six (46) of these medals were awarded.

Distinguished Service Medal (Silver) (1985-94) Awarded for outstanding service and devotion to duty. A circular silver medal displaying the letter V and two interlaced rings (obverse) and "For Distinguished Service - Kha u Fulufhedzea Mushumeni" (reverse). Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 March 1985. Government Notice No. 22 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 50 dated 26 April 1985. Twenty seven (27) of these decorations were awarded.

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Distinguished Service Medal (Gold) (1985-94) Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty. A circular gold medal displaying the letter V and two interlaced rings (obverse) and "For Distinguished Service - Kha u Fulufhedzea Mushumeni" (reverse). Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 March 1985. Government Notice No. 22 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 50 dated 26 April 1985. Seventeen (17) of these decorations were awarded.

Gallantry Cross Silver (GCS) sample

Gallantry Cross: Silver (GCS) (1985-94) Awarded for courage or bravery or valour beyond the normal call of duty. A silver cross pattee, depicting a gold hare's bobtail within a red circlet (obverse) and the Venda coat of arms (reverse). Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 December 1984. Government Notice No. 6 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 15 dated 8 February 1985. Eighteen (18) of these decorations were awarded.

Sorry I'm so late, but we had internet issues Here is the art card for the Gallantry Cross Gold

Gallantry Cross: Gold (GCG) (1985-94) Awarded for extreme courage or supreme bravery or valour beyond the normal call of duty. A gold cross pattee, depicting a gold hare's bobtail within a red circlet (obverse) and the Venda coat of arms (reverse). Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 December 1984. Government Notice No. 6 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 15 dated 8 February 1985. Nine of these decorations were awarded.

I only notice now that I posted the ribbon for the Order of the Aloe with all the Order of Transkei Classes Here is the correct ribbon for all classes of the Order of Transkei Sorry wrong on Classes II to V