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Numbers on the back of each item The last set is a sample set, nr 9/10 A comolete set on display To cut the manufacturing of fakes out, all utems were made overseas and nit is SA like before The current blazer badges 1 Special Forces Regiment doesn't exist anymore and were closed down around 1996, with 2 Special Forces Regiment. The designer were part of the old 1 Recce and decided to requestthe factory to made him a few of 1 Recce

The current belt The first tipe belt, on top, with the current issue, below The current beret badge HQ set 5 SFR set Insignia on the uniform of an Operator

The colours of the SA Special Forces was black and white from 1972 until 1996 The colours changed to maroon and white from 1996 to 2022 From 2022 they changed back to black and white All Operator and Attack Diver badges are number as well as the belt buckles With the new insignia, all shoulder flashes, bars and affiliation badges, are all numbered and issued to a specific Operator accirding to that numbers and records are kept in the offices of the Unit Commander and General in Command of Special Forces Here we have the SA Special Forces Brigade HQ flash and affiliation badge on a leather strap, worn on the right chest, below the profficiency badges Here we have the SA Special Forces Brigade School flash and affiliation badge on a leather strap, worn on the right chest, below the profficiency badges Here we have the SA Special Forces Brigade Supply Depot flash and affiliation badge on a leather strap, worn on the right chest, below the profficiency badges Here we have the 4 Special Forces Brigade flash and affiliation badge on a leather strap, worn on the right chest, below the profficiency badges Here we have the 5 Special Forces Brigade flash and affiliation badge on a leather strap, worn on the right chest, below the profficiency badges

What make this uniform so expensive, is the two badges on the left. Top is the 10 Years Operator Badge. Numbered and awarded to a specific Operator for 10 Years serive as an Operator. Its 9ct gold with 1 real diamond in. I have the 1st and current 10 Years Operator badges, as well as the 20 and 30 years badges. Evwn more expensive. The badge below is the Attack Diver 2 badge. The first 1 is bronze and nr 2 is advance. All Operator and AD badges are numbered and issued to specific Specisl Forces Operators Will share pictures of some certificates now The 2 Operator certificates The 2 Attack Diver certificates

Bought this from a friend in the US and another collector in Canada is looking for it. Unfortunately close to US$4k I actually know the Operator

All drawers are completely full and will get the other cabinet hopefully soon

Hi Megan, Thanks for the compliment, it means a lot to me. I started collecting, while in Angola, during the Bush War, but not as serious at first. I also collect a lot of information and history. Most collectors in SA contact me to ID their stuff and for prices when the wanted to sell. I will cover some very rare SA medals soon. Just want to finish the Homelands awards Regards Archie Megan, I use the drawers of those two cabinets to display my different militaria. Will get 1 more, then I might have enough space with the 5 empty drawers and 4 new display boards Attached is some of my displays in the drawers. The size is 140 cm x 80 cm

Hi Marcon1, Thanks a million, I will definitely use them and really appreciate your help Busy day today and couldn't do the Transkei DF, Police and Prisons, but will hopefully go better tomorrow Regards Archie

fjcp, Hi Jan, I saw you said that you replied, but I didn't get any response, regarding the pictures needed Sorry to bother you so much Regards Archie

Article in defenceweb.co.za Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Cyril Ramaphosa, awarded a total of 18 medals to SANDF members and their families during the 21 February Armed Forces Day commemoration, for acts of bravery. The medals included the Nkwe ya Gauta – Golden Leopard, awarded for bravery. This was instituted in 2003 to replace the Honoris Crux Gold and is South Africa’s highest military decoration for bravery. Ten Nkwe ya Gauta medals were awarded, including three posthumously. The latter were accepted by the families of Leading Seaman Amrithlall Tothara Ramdin, Able Seaman Francois William Mundell and Seaman Henro ter Borg who died while attempting to rescue workmen at Durban’s naval base in February 2017. Deployed to Durban for Armed Forces Day 2017, the three were attempting to rescue workmen who were repairing a sewerage valve at the naval base and had lost consciousness after inhaling leaking gas fumes. Ramaphosa also awarded six Nkwe ya Selefera (Silver Leopard) medals for acts of conspicuous bravery, and two Nkwe ya Boronse (Bronze Leopard) medals for bravery. These were handed to members of the South African Special Forces. He is the one recipient of the one Golden Leopard Decoration Drawing was done by my friend Warren Gibson, on the picture with recipient

Hi Marcon1, You can send me an email, if you're interested, then I will share the details of a friend of mine, who helps me for the past 39 years He designed all SAPS and Munisipality Police Awards in SA When I buy stuff from the US or UK, I normally use DHL, because its the safest way l, despite the shipping costs Otherwise, the seller ship to a friend of mine, in the US or UK and the I wait until somebody comes to SA and bring it with I get most of my USSR stuff from friends who stay there and work with my other friends in Iraq. Got a parcel 2 weeks ago from Georgia in Europe I would love to get clearer pictures of some of those you've sent, if possible. If I may add those that I don't have yet, in my book I will try to cover Transkei DF, PS and Police today, with the pictures and drawings that I have Regards Archie

Hi Marcon1, I started my own private museum, but will soon, run out of space. We have too many museums in SA, but not long, then its closed. I received bumerous visitors annually and even have a visitors book. Should you ever visit SA, you are welcome to pay me a visit Regards Archie

Unfortunately no pictures of the KSA's

The banners made for the Battle Honours

Special beer from Angola. Bring back many memories, although I never drink any liquor, beer or wine, but my troops did, under my supervision

Here is a small part of mycollection on medals awarded during the ABW My first aim were to get all 26 different bars, awarded on the QSA medals I must still print name tags for all medals, before I start with the display

A few pictures of my collection in my Mancave Still busy weekly and have a lot more to get displayed

Class I and II is gold and Class II is silver

Hi Marcon1, I have most of them, but that information is on my laptop and I have to print a book for my collection, before I can get it out for publication. Is this your medals, of only your pictures? Thanks for letting me know Regards Archie

Here we have the following award Venda Department of Prisons Distinguished Service Medal (Silver) (SPM) Here we have the following award Venda Department of Prisons Establishment Medal Here we have the following award Venda Department of Prisons Long Service Medal - 30 Years This medal was approved for the Venda Defence Force and the ribbon for the Venda Department of Prisons. The medal approved for the Venda Department of Prisons was awarded to the Venda Defence Force, with their approved ribbon Here we have the following award Venda Department of Prisons Long Service Medal - 20 Years This medal was approved for the Venda Defence Force and the ribbon for the Venda Department of Prisons. The medal approved for the Venda Department of Prisons was awarded to the Venda Defence Force, with their approved ribbon Here we have the following award Venda Department of Prisons Long Service Medal - 10 Years This medal was approved for the Venda Defence Force and the ribbon for the Venda Department of Prisons. The medal approved for the Venda Department of Prisons was awarded to the Venda Defence Force, with their approved ribbon

Here we have the following award Venda Department of Prisons Gallantry Cross (Gold) (CPV) Here we have the following award Venda Department of Prisons Gallantry Cross (Silver) (CPF) Here we have the following award Venda Department of Prisons Distinguished Service Medal (Gold) (SPO) During manufacturing of the award, some suspenders was attached back to front Attached are bith examples

Here we have the following award Venda Defence Force General Service Medal Here we have the following award Venda Defence Force Long Service Medal - 30 Years This medal was approved for the Venda Department of Prisons and the ribbon for the VDF. The medal approved for the Venda DF, was awarded to the Venda Department of Prisons, with their approved ribbon Here we have the following award Venda Defence Force Long Service Medal - 20 Years This medal was approved for the Venda Department of Prisons and the ribbon for the VDF. The medal approved for the Venda DF, was awarded to the Venda Department of Prisons, with their approved ribbon Here we have the following award Venda Defence Force Long Service Medal - 10 Years This medal was approved for the Venda Department of Prisons and the ribbon for the VDF. The medal approved for the Venda DF, was awarded to the Venda Department of Prisons, with their approved ribbon