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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

Here we have the following award Venda Defence Force Gallantry Gold Here we have the following award Venda Defence Force Gallantry Cross Silver (GCS) The post-nominal letters for the gold cross is (GCG) Here we have the following award Venda Defence Force Gallantry Cross Silver (GCS) Sample Here we have the following award Venda Defence Force Distinguished Service Medal Gold Here we have the following award Venda Defence Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Here we have the following award Venda Defence Force Medal

A few SF bear mugs Here we have a FDC, Artcard fir the Attack Diver badge and a signed program

The approved Special Forces Attack Diver badges. The pins brake off easy and the badge was changed to the solide badge as per my first picture Original Sargeant Major of the Special Forces rank. Only worn by 1 SM andchanged back to the normal RSM badge. Very hard to find Some of the current profficiency badges for 7 Med Batt. Some of the were Special Forces Operators or Doctirs

A few more SA Special Forces items To warn the overseas collectors. These are all restrikes, copies or fakes. Never worn like this Zippo Lighters Current SANDF profficiency badges, worn by the Special Forces Ivory Operators Badge, handed over to Operators during the 21st Anniversary of Special Forces in SA

Here we have the following award Venda Police Medal for Combating Terrorism The ribbon is the same as that of the former VNF Medal for Combating Terrorism. The battle-axes and drum are likewise derived from that medal Here we have a possible sample of yhe following award Venda Police Medal for Combating Terrorism The ribbon is the same as that of the former VNF Medal for Combating Terrorism. The battle-axes and drum are likewise derived from that medal Here we have the following award Venda Police Establishment Medal Here we have the following award Venda Police Star for Merit The ribbon is the same as that of the former VNF 30 Years Long Service Medal Here we have the following award Venda Police Medal for Loyal Service The ribbon is the same as that of the former VNF 20 Years Long Service Medal Here we have the following award Venda Police Medal for Faithful Service The obverse and ribbon is the same as that of the former VNF 10 Years Long Service Medal

Here we have the following award Venda Police Gallantry Cross (Gold) (PCF) The decoration and ribbon are the same as those of the VNF Gallantry Cross (Gold) Here we have the following award Venda Police Gallantry Cross (Silver) (PCF) The decoration and ribbon are the same as those of the VNF Gallantry Cross (Silver) Here we have the following award Venda Police Distinguished Service Decoration (SOO) The obverse and ribbon are the same as those of the VNF Distinguished Service Medal Here we have the following award Venda Police Star for Outstanding Service Decoration (SOE) The ribbon is the same as those of the VNF Outstanding Service Medal

Here we have the following award Venda National Force Medal for Combating Terrorism Here we have a possible sample for the following award Venda National Force Medal for Combating Terrorism Here we have the following award Venda National Force Long Service Medal - 30 Years Here we have the following award Venda National Force Long Service Medal - 20 Years Here we have the following award Venda National Force Long Service Medal - 10 Years Here we have a possible sample for the following award Venda National Force Long Service Medal - 10 Years

Here we have the following award Venda National Force Gallantry Cross (Gold) (PCF) Here we have the following award Venda National Force Gallantry Cross (Silver) (PCF) Also the same abbreviation as the (Gold Cross) PRAEFECTURAE CRUX FORTITUDINIS Here we have the following award Venda National Force Distinguished Service Medal (SOO) Here we have the following award Venda National Force Outstanding Service Medal (SOE)