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SA Special Forces caps

There were 2 pins on the back of the suspender, that stick through the ribbon, but they broke of very easily Hi Megan, Here is a picture showing the pins Regards Archie

Different PTI Proficiency Badges worn in the SADF

Rank insignia worn by the Bophuthatswana Police and their Special Taskforce

South African Prisons Service Cross for Valour (Ruby) (CPF) (1980 -1996) Instituted in 1980 Awarded for valour in the line of duty, or in protecting or saving life or property. 33 Awards were made, the first (1982) being to WO F.E. O'Ehley, for single-handedly breaking up a prison fight, in which he was injured.

61 Mechanised Brigade Different insignia for all units under 61 Mech Brig

South African Prisons Service Cross for Valour (Diamond) (CPV) (1980-1996) Instituted in 1980 Awarded for death-defying valour in the line of duty or in protecting or saving life or property. A red-enamelled gold Maltese cross with a diamond in the centre superimposed on a white-enamelled Maltese cross (obverse).

South African Prisons Service Star for Excellence (SPE) (1980-1996) Instituted in 1980 Awarded to general officers, for excellent service which promoted DCS efficiency. A green-enamelled 6-armed 12-pointed gold star displaying a smaller gold star with a diamond in the centre (obverse). It is worn on a neck ribbon.

2 South African Infantry Battalion had their own Recconaissance Platoon Here is their Challenge Coin

Medal for Faithful Service in the South African Prisons Service For 18 years exemplary service (or 12 years for officials who already held the old 18-year long service medal). A bronze clasp was added after 33 years service.

Medal for Merit in the South African Prisons Service Instituted in 1968 retrospective to 1966. Awarded to a member of the SA Prisons Service who had, in the performance of his duties, rendered particularly, meritorious or exemplary service or distinguished himself by his ingenuity, efficiency or perserverance, or for a period of not less than 35 years meritorious service.

The Decoration for Valour in the South African Prisons Service (CPV) Instituted on 26 February 1968 and discontinued in 1980. Awarded for conspicuous and exceptional gallantry, or acts in which a member of the Prison Service risked or lost his life attempting to save others. According to some source only 7 were awarded, but others said 12. I only mentioned what was said to me

Only 3 awards were instituted in 1968 1. The Decoration for Valour in the South African Prisons Service (CPV) 2. The Medal for Merit in the South African Prisons Service 3. The Medal for Faithful Service in the South African Prisons Service According to a former General of the SA Prisons Sevice, the late Gen Piet Frysen, only 7 bravery decorations were awarded. Only 1 member received all three awards. I'm previledge and honoured to have that set in my collection

The Prisons Department Faithful Service Medal Indtituted in 1965, the medal was awarded to a member who had completed 18 years of service (not necessarily continuous), during which time he was to have displayed examplary conduct and have been of unimpeachable character. It could also be awarded to a member who had displayed exceptional devotion to duty in a distinguished or gallant manner, in which case a bar bearing the inscription VERDIENSTELIK - MERITORIOUS was included.

The South African Prisons Service 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.

The South African Prison Service Faithful Service Medal Established in September of 1922 and 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.

My last Cuban medal Hope to get many more

Hi Megan, I'm glad I can help and hope for many more Strongs and let me know where I can help again Regards Archie

Hi Megan, yes beautiful but not mine. Belong to a friend of mine I'm trying to get better picture Regards Archie

Drawing of a 32 Bn Operator

Also got this one, plus one more, will share now

Unknown 9ct bar for a South African Award Trying to get more information

I have the Angolan Victory Medal that I received from a friend in Russia

Hi Marco, Unfortunately no information, but my friend designed them and I will try to see if he have any information for me. I hope that you could use some of my pictures? Regards Archie

The South Africa Service Medal Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in 1998. It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe and the Azanian People's Liberation Army for operational service inside South Africa during the "struggle",