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The Bronze Service Medal Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, for ten years of exemplary service.

The Silver Service Medal Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It could be awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, for twenty years exemplary service.

The Gold Service Medal Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, for thirty years service.

The Bronze Medal for Merit (BMM) Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, for service of a high order during the "struggle".

The Silver Medal for Merit (SMM) Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, for exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty during the "struggle".

The Gold Decoration for Merit (GDM) Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, for outstanding service and utmost devotion to duty during the "struggle".

The Star for Conspicuous Leadership (SCL) Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, for distinguished conduct and exceptional combat leadership during the "struggle". It was designed and approved for APLA and not for MK, but the decorations were switched.

This Protea Silver Decorations with the correct ribbon emblems, were awarded for the Battle of Bangui

The Bravery Star in Silver (BSS) Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, who had distinguished themselves during "the struggle" by performing acts of bravery. The first picture is the current ribbon, but it was designed and approved with the second ribbon for MK and not for APLA, but the ribbons and medals were swiched.

The Gold Star for Bravery (GSB) Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, who had distinguished themselves during the "struggle" by performing acts of exceptional bravery in great danger. The first picture is the current ribbon, but it was designed and approved with the second ribbon for MK and not for APLA, but the ribbons and medals were swiched.

Display of 32 Battalion unit and company flashes, with flashes of all CO's and RSM's. Unfortunately all fantacy items

Hi Megan, just let me know which one, then I will assist where I can Regards Archie

Two more designs

Hi Megan, You're always welcome and let me know if you need anything Regards Archie

Hi Megan, Yes you are correct with the ribbons and they switched the top 3 awards for MK and APLA I did display mine as awarded and not approved Strongs there Regards Archie

Original designs of the 32 Battalion banners Original designs of the 32 Battalion banners Original designs of the 32 Battalion banners

Picture from War in Angola. Note the first 2 top left and bottom left award's ribbons, compared to the three merit and three service medal Those three were designed and approved for MK, but the medals and ribbons of 2 were changed by someone All the MK ribbons had 3 vertical stripes compare to APLA's 5 Only the middle 2 left, were awarded to both forces Hi Megan, No problem, I have many more to cover Strong to you Regards Archie

I will start covering the APLA Awards today

Hi Marco, Thanks for the share I have some other samples of the old SADF, like the Unitas, SA Medal and the Geberal Service, but gave some away Will cover APLA today, because they changed the top 3 awards of the two forces and swop ribbons I want to correct my statement with Megan, I bought a complete set of both, miniatures and full size of both forces, just after they strucked and numbered them, but someone got confussed and change them, as he like Regards Archie

Picture from War in Angola. Note the first 3 top left award's ribbons, compared to the three merit and three service medals

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".[

The Operational Medal for Southern Africa 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 outside South Africa during the "struggle".

The Service Medal in Bronze Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, for ten years service.

The Service Medal in Silver Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, for twenty years service.

The Service Medal in Gold Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, for thirty years exemplary service.