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All profiency badges, flashes and medals of a former SA Special Force Operator

Special Challenge Coin received from the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic

Souvenirs of Gen Knobel

Commando Closure Commemorative Medal Here we have the first sample of this medal in bronze, but not approved

As a matter of interest, rank insignia of the late Pres Samora Machel

Souvenirs of General Knobel

The Medal for Loyal Service with the following bars, 20 years, 30 years, 40 years, 50 years and Reserve Service ribbon emblem Never issued or worn as per picture Only for display purpose

Souvenirs of General Knobel

The Medal for Loyal Service with the following bars 20 years 30 years 40 years 50 years

The Medal for Loyal Service with Reserve Service ribbon emblem

The Medal for Loyal Service Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003 and came into effect on 27 April 2003. It can be awarded to all ranks whose character and conduct have been irreproachable and who have completed ten years of qualifying service.

Challenge Coins from General Knobel

Correct ribbon crosses worn on the Leopard or Protea decorations. Gold, silver and bronze

Hi Marco, I have another friend who also collect Metro Police and I did asked him for better pictures. Will let you know as soon as I have them. Regards Archie

Challenge Coins of General Knobel

The Tshumelo Ikatelaho - General Service Medal Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003, and came into effect on 27 April 2003. It can be awarded to all ranks who have participated in military campaigns or operations which, while not warranting the institution of particular campaign medals, still justify the award of a medal for general service. The bilingual title of the medal is in Tshivenda and English.

Challenge Coins from General Knobel

The iPhrothiya yeBhronzi - Bronze Protea (PB) Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003 and came into effect on 27 April 2003. It can be awarded to all ranks who have distinguished themselves by leadership or meritorious service and devotion to duty.

Challenge Coins from General Knobel

The iPhrothiya yeSiliva - Silver Protea (PS) Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003 and came into effect on 27 April 2003. It can be awarded to all ranks who have distinguished themselves by outstanding leadership or outstanding meritorious service and particular devotion to duty. It is South Africa's second highest existing military decoration for meritorious conduct.

Challenge coins from General Knobel

The iPhrothiya yeGolide - Golden Protea (PG) A military decoration was instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003 and came into effect on 27 April 2003. It can be awarded to all ranks who have distinguished themselves by exceptional leadership or exceptional meritorious service and the utmost devotion to duty. It is South Africa's highest existing military decoration for meritorious conduct.

Challenge Coins awarded to General Knobel

Nkwe ya Boronse - Bronze Leopard (NB) A military decoration for bravery which was instituted in 2003. It is South Africa's third highest military decoration for bravery

Challenge Coins awarded to General Knobel