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The National Intelligence Service Medal for Faithful Service, Silver Unfortunately bad pictures

The National Intelligence Service Medal for Faithful Service, Gold Hi Marco, Thanks a million Regards Archie

The National Intelligence Service Medal for Distinguished Service, Bronze

The National Intelligence Service Medal for Distinguished Service, Silver

The National Intelligence Service Medal for Distinguished Service, Gold

The National Intelligence Service Decoration for Outstanding Leadership

National Intelligence Service Cross for Valour, Silver

National Intelligence Service Cross for Valour, Gold

The National Intelligence Service Decoration for Distinguished Leadership

Bophuthatswana Independence Medal Only awarded in recognition of deserving, outstanding and dedicated service rendered to the Republic of Bophuthatswana for the purpose of independence or the establishment of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force. No Warrant has yet been traced for this award.

Marumo Medal (Class II) Awarded to civilians and Officers of other Departments and Defence Force, Bophuthatswana Defence personnel exclusive (sig) ... who have distinguished themselves through rendering of outstanding service that have (sig) contributed to the continued development and welfare of the Defence Force. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 24 October 1988, published under Government Notice No. 22. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 18, No. 40 dated 10 March 1989.

Marumo Medal (Class I) Awarded to civilians and Officers of other Departments and Defence Force, Bophuthatswana Defence personnel exclusive (sig) ... who have distinguished themselves through rendering of outstanding service that have (sig) contributed to the continued development and welfare of the Defence Force. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 24 October 1988, published under Government Notice No. 22. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 18, No. 40 dated 10 March 1989. Two different reverse on the Marumo Medal (Class I)

Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Bronze) Awarded to a member of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force who - a) is a citizen of Bophuthatswana; b) completes .... the required period of qualifying service [in this case 10 years); c) is of irreproachable character and conduct; and d) is serving in the Bophuthatswana Defence Force on date of qualifying. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 1 March 1982, published under Government Notice No. 90. The rules and regulations were published at the same time. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 11, No. 100 dated 13 August 1982. A lighter and darker version were both strucked and awarded.

Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Silver) Awarded to a member of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force who - a) is a citizen of Bophuthatswana; b) completes .... the required period of qualifying service [in this case 20 years); c) is of irreproachable character and conduct; and d) is serving in the Bophuthatswana Defence Force on date of qualifying. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 1 March 1982, published under Government Notice No. 90. The rules and regulations were published at the same time. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 11, No. 100 dated 13 August 1982.

Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Gold) Awarded to a member of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force who – a) is a citizen of Bophuthatswana; b) completes ..... the required period of qualifying service [in this case 30 years]; c) is of irreproachable character and conduct; and d) is serving in the Bophuthatswana Defence on date of qualifying. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 1 March 1982, published under Government Notice No. 90. The rules and regulations were published at the same time. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 11, No. 100 dated 13 August 1982. Hi Marco, Unfortunately, that was never mentioned in any Warrant or orders, however, I have both in my collection and both to non-commissioned members Will make 100% sure tomorrow Regards Archie The bronze was not even mentioned anywhere, only the silver gilt

General Service Medal Instituted for award to members of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force, members of other Armed Forces attached to, serving with, or who had rendered service to the BDF in the suppression of terrorism or internal unrest in Bophuthatswana, with effect from 1 January 1991. In general, for continuous service the qualifying period was 365 days, and for broken service, 485 days, but shorter periods could be authorised. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 20 May 1990, published under Government Notice No. 82. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 21, No. 105 dated 19 June 1992. A darker and lighter versions were strucked. Hi Marco, The Distinguished Gallantry Medal were struck with a blank reverse and with the COA on the reverse. Also a darker and lighter versions with the COA. All three types were issued, but the one with the COA on reverse, were designed and approved. As for the Defence Force Commendation Medals, yes both the bronze and silver gilt were struck and awarded. Regards Archie None are samples

Nkwe Medal Instituted for award to members of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force, members of other Armed Forces attached to, serving with, or who had rendered operational service to the BDF in the defence of the Republic or suppression of terrorism, who had served on an international border of Bophuthatswana for a period of not less than 180 days, with effect from 1 December 1990. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 20 May 1990, published under Government Notice No. 81. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 21, No. 105 dated 19 June 1992.

Defence Force Commendation Medal Instituted to recognise “service of high quality which cannot be acknowledged fittingly in another manner” by members of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force, or other Armed Forces attached to it, or serving or rendering service to the Bophuthatswana Defence Force. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 1 March 1982, published under Government Notice No. 89. The rules and regulations were published at the same time. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 11, No. 100 dated 13 August 1982. It was approved in silver gilt, but was struck in silver gilt and bronze.

Defence Force Merit Medal “Awarded to all ranks for extraordinarily excellent service and particular devotion to duty [of the BDF] or other Armed Forces attached to it, or serving or rendering service of high quality, qualified for this award. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 1 March 1982, published under Government Notice No. 88. The rules and regulations were published at the same time. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 11, No. 100 dated 13 August 1982.

This excellent group belonging to Major General Sir J.G. Dartnell, K.C.B., C.M.G, was sold a few years ago on a medal auction in Cape Town, South Africa, by City Coins The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. (Military) Knight Commander’s set of insignia, comprising Neck Badge in Gold (18ct) and enamel and Breast Star in gold, silver and enamel; The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s Badge in gold and enamel, with integral gold riband claw buckle; Colonial Auxiliary Volunteer Forces Officers’ Decoration, Edward VII with floral pattern top bar (Major General Sir J.G. Dartnell, K.C.B., C.M.G.); Indian Mutiny 1857, one clasp: Central India (Lieut. J.G. Dartnell, 86th Regt.); Indian General Service medal 1854, one clasp: Bhootan (Capt. & Bt. Majr. J.G. Dartnel, A.D.C.); South Africa medal 1877-79, one clasp: 1979 (Comdt. Major J.G. Dartnell, Natal Mtd. Police); Cape General Service medal, 1880, one clasp: Basutoland (Commdt. J.G. Dartnell, Natal M. Pce.); Queen’s South Africa medal 1899-1902, five clasps: Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal and Laing’s Nek (Bgdr, Genl. Sir J.G. Dartnell, K.C.B. Natal Pol.); King’s South Africa medal, two clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 (Maj. Genl. Sir. J.G. Dartnell, K.C.B., C.M.G. Natl. Fcs.); Natal Rebellion 1906, no clasp (Maj. Gen. Sir J.G. Dartnell, Natal Militia Staff). The medal group, including the CMG, is fitted with original ribbons on the original pin brooch as worn by the recipient. Slight chipping of enamel on CMG, otherwise Good Very Fine. All awards and medals are correctly named and are confirmed on relevant medal rolls. (KCB: LG 19 April 1901; CMG: LG 24 May 1881, CAFOD: NG 11 November 1903). Major General Sir John George Dartnell, KCB, CMG was born in Penetanguishene, Simcoe in Ontario, Canada on 2 April 1838. His father, George Russell Dartnell, served as a Staff Surgeon in the British Army and it was while serving in Canada that Jack was born being the eldest son in a large family. Jack Dartnell joined the 86th Regiment of Foot as an Ensign in 1855 being promoted Lieutenant the following year. He first saw action with his Regiment during the Indian Mutiny being present at the storming of Chanderi in March 1858 and the storming of Fort Jhansi on 3 April 1858 when he was wounded while climbing the ladders to scale the walls. He was reportedly the first man to ascend the ladder and was immediately set upon by the mutineers who shot and slashed him with their sabres. Although recommended for the Victoria Cross, the recommendation was not approved and he missed out on being awarded highest gallantry decoration. For his gallantry he was however promoted Company Commander and was invalided back home to Britain to recover from his wounds. Promoted Captain the following year in 1859 he transferred to the 16th Regiment of Foot and in 1862 exchanged to serve with the 27th Regiment. He took part in the Bhutan War of 1865 serving as Aide- de-camp to Major General Sir Harry Tombs and was present at the capture of Dewngiri. Remaining in India he married Clara Alicia Steer in 1865 and with her had six children, five daughters and a son. After serving for some 15 years, he retired from the Army with the rank of Captain and his medal complement comprising an Indian Mutiny and Indian General Service medal pair. Following his retirement in 1869 he moved to Natal with his young family intending to become a farmer. Behind every good man there is a good woman and his wife soon tired of the solitary farming life and urged him to find something else to do to earn a living. In 1894 following the so called Langalibalele Rebellion the then Governor of Natal decided to raise a mounted police force and Jack Dartnell, although he had no experience in police maters decided to apply for a posting. He was offered and accepted the senior position and after studying the management and operation of the Frontier Armed and Mounted Police in the Cape Colony, he set about raising the Natal Mounted Police which was to become a most respected police force in Natal. His first call to military duty was during the Anglo Zulu War when members of his Natal Police were attached to the British Army in the Central Column under Lord Chelmsford. Tragically 25 of their number were killed during the massacre at Isandlwana on 22 January 1879 – Jack Dartnell was lucky to escape having been attached to Chelmsford’s Staff and had therefore not remained in camp during that fateful day. His message sent to Chelmsford about the sighting of the main Zulu War still evokes much discussion amongst Zulu War historians. With Dartnell at the helm the Natal Mounted Police also served during the Gun War in Basutoland in 1881 and played a role during the First Anglo Boer War. Jack Dartnell was soon placed in command of all the Volunteer Forces in Natal and was promoted Colonel in 1885. He was a member of the Colony’s Defence Committee and when all the various police and prison service merged into a single force to becoming the Natal Police in 1894, he was appointed as the Chief Commissioner of the new force. He was appointed as a Justice of the Peace, acted on occasion as the Secretary for Native Affairs, as the Commissioner of Mines and the Inspector of Prisons. He was a very well-respected member of the Natal Establishment. The new police force expanded significantly. Establishing 11 police districts the number of “out stations” more than doubled and in 1898 the native police in Zululand amalgamated with the Natal Police with a further 10 police stations being set up in Zululand. In all of this Jack Dartnell was at the helm. With the commencement of hostilities during the Anglo Boer War he was placed on the Staff of Major General Sir William Penn Symon at Dundee. After the fighting at Talana the police under his command retired to Ladysmith. He played a leading role during the defence and was lucky to escape serious injury when his empty tent received a direct hit from a Boer shell destroying its contents. When the guerrilla phase of the War began Dartnell was promoted local Brigadier-General and placed in command of the Volunteer Brigade being given the task of forcing the Boer invaders out of Natal. He served under General Buller in 1900 and commanded the Imperial Light Horse Brigade in the Orange River Colony in 1901. In his official despatches of April 1901 Lord Roberts recorded the following of Dartnell : “Col. Dartnell, as G.O.C. Natal Colonists, has maintained the best traditions of the regular forces. His name stands very high in the estimation of the colonists, and he possesses the greatest influence over the natives. His advice was of much assistance in the earliest actions of the war, afterwards during the siege of Ladysmith, and finally in the general advance through the Biggarsberg to Laing’s Nek, when Natal was cleared of the enemies of the Queen.” In recognition of his service during the Anglo Boer War, he was appointed as a Knight of the Order of the Bath. After 30 years of service to the Colony of Natal honorary Major General John Dartnell retired from the Natal Police and with his wife moved to Rochester in Kent where he had first lived as a young boy. He later moved to Folkstone in the Shepway District where he died on 7 August 1913 aged 76 years. Sir John’s medals and miniatures where previously sold at Glendinings in July 1983. His miniatures were subsequently sold by DNW / Noonans in June 2005. The archive include with this lot includes the following: 1. An album containing approximately 40 newspaper obituaries. (some duplicated). 2. A copy of the book “Wreck of the Transport Premier”, published by Jeremiah How, 1895 which includes 6 full page engravings of sketches by his father George R. Dartnell. 3. A fine monogrammed album with leather covers and faced with silk leaves containing two illuminated testimonials attesting to the services he rendered to the Colony of Natal. The first from the Legislative Assembly of Natal dated 2 April 1902 and signed by the Speaker Liege Hulett. The second testimonial from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Office Pietermaritzburg, dated 14 May 1902 and signed by the Prime Minister of Natal, Sir Albert Henry Hime. 4. A typescript of “Short Stories” (These not being of a police or military nature) written by Major General Sir John Dartnell.

Distinguished Gallantry Medal Awarded to members [of the BDF] who have distinguished themselves by performing extraordinary deeds of gallantry at a great risk to their lives [or] ... who have distinguished themselves by performing deeds of gallantry at the risk of their lives. Members of other Armed Forces attached to, or serving or rendering service to the BDF also qualified. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 1 March 1982, published under Government Notice No. 87. The rules and regulations were published at the same time. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 11, No. 100 dated 13 August 1982.

Defence Force Merit Decoration Awarded “In recognition of distinguished service of high quality which disclosed utmost devotedness during peace or wartime” Officers of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force, or other Armed Forces attached to it, or serving or rendering service of high quality, qualified for this award. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 1 March 1982, published under Government Notice No. 86. The rules and regulations were published at the same time. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 11, No. 100 dated 13 August 1982.

Distinguished Gallantry Cross Awarded to members [of the BDF] who have distinguished themselves by performing hair-raising deeds of distinguished heroism [or] ... who have distinguished themselves by performing distinguished deeds of gallantry in peril of one’s life”. Members of other Armed Forces attached to, or serving or rendering service to the BDF also qualified. Warrant by the President of the Bophuthatswana dated 1 March 1982, published under Government Notice No. 85. The rules and regulations were published at the same time. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 11, No. 100 dated 13 August 1982.

The Transport Medal J Tully Chief Engineer Transport Medal, clasp: South Africa. Ship: Dominion (Richard & Mills). Presented by the King 4 Nov 1903 The Transport Medal was a British campaign medal sanctioned on 8 November 1903 and awarded by the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty. It was awarded to masters and officers of merchant ships employed by the Transport Service to move troops to either South Africa during the South African War or to China during the Boxer Rebellion. The officers of hospital ships used in the campaigns also qualified. It was intended that the medal would be awarded for future conflicts, but was not awarded again after the South Africa and China wars. The obverse of the medal bears the head of King Edward VII in Royal Navy uniform, with the inscription EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR. The reverse depicts HMS Ophir beneath a map of the world with, below, the words in Latin OB PATRIAM MILITIBUS PER MARE TRANSVECTIS ADJUTAM which translates as for services rendered in transporting troops by sea. Transport Medal - Transport vessels Transport vessels were engaged for unlimited service to convey troops, supplies and animals to and from South Africa. Troops were carried in the fastest vessels available but it was found that large cargo boats were preferable to liners because they could be adapted more easily for military use. The size of vessel was also a factor. Experience showed that vessels of shorter length and lighter draught were more easily managed in South African waters and the accommodation on board roughly fitted a military unit. The requirements for the transport of horses either meant that cattle ships were brought into service or other vessels were converted in a process that was both slow and costly. The wide variety of supplies that were needed in South Africa necessitated that freight ships were often modified to suit the items to be carried. Between 1899 and 1902 the transport vessels conveyed: · Nearly 400,000 troops to South Africa from many ports around the world · 340,000 horses of which 13,000 died on the journey · 103,000 mules of which 2,000 died on the journey · Over 1,000,000 tons of foodstuffs and forage · Wounded and sick were brought back to England Of all the ships involved, only three were lost: · Carinthia. 400 mules lost · Denton. A freight ship that was carrying stores · Ismore. A transport ship which lost the guns of the 63rd Battery RFA and 315 horses Recipients This medal was awarded to ship masters, first, second, third and chief Officers, first, second, third and chief Engineers as well as Pursers and Surgeons. The medal was also presented to those who served in 11 hospital ships employed during the two conflicts. 1,822 medals were issued.

Hi Megan, Sorry, but only saw your message today. I will cover all the Bop DF awards under this topic tomorrow. Regards Archie