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South African Railways Police Star for Distinguished Devotion (SDE) (1980-1986) Instituted in 1980. Awarded to general officers, for meritorious service which promoted SARPF efficiency or actively contributed to national security. An 8-pointed silver star with a smaller gold star in the centre (obverse). It is worn on a neck ribbon, or on a silver ceremonial chain. Warrant of 28 April 1980, published in Government Gazette No. 7002, dated 16 May 1980 I will post a picture of the reverse of the star tomorrow. This is part of my collection.

South African Railways Police Star for Distinguished Leadership (SEE) (1980-1986) Awarded to general officers, for distinguished leadership, meritorious service to national security, or outstanding service to dynasties, heads of state or government. An 8-pointed silver star superimposed on a larger gold star, which is juxtaposed with another silver star. It is worn on a neck ribbon, and there is also a gold collar for ceremonial occasions. The breast star has four multi-rayed points, and displays a sprig of oak with three acorns on a white roundel. Warrant of 28 April 1980, published in Government Gazette No. 7002, dated 16 May 1980

Medal set, containing 1 SAP and 4 SAPS medals

South African Railways Police Cross for Valour (IF) (1980-1986) instituted in 1980 For conspicuous and exceptional gallantry in the line of duty, or in protecting or saving life or property. The decoration (1980-86) was a white-enamelled gold double Maltese cross, displaying a sprig of oak with three acorns on a black roundel (obverse), and the national coat of arms and "Valour -Dapperheid" (reverse). It too has a neck ribbon. Warrant of 28 April 1980, published in Government Gazette No. 7002, dated 16 May 1980. The ribbon on the colour pictures is wrong. Its the 1980 award with the 1966 ribbon. The ribbon was gold in colour as per the first picture.

Medal for Faithful Service in the South African Railways Police Force - 1st Type (1966-1980) Instituted in 1966. For 18 years irreproachable and exemplary service (or 15 years service for someone who had already received the Railways Police Good Service Medal. A circular bronze medal displaying an ox-wagon on a red roundel againbst a radiated background enclosed in a circlet resembling a locomotive wheel (obverse), and the SARPF badge with "Troue Diens - Faithful Service" (reverse). Warrant of 13 July 1966, published in Government Gazette No. 1507, dated 5 August 1966

Centenary Medal in the South African Police Service Instituted in 2013 Awarded to all members of the SAPS and Reserve Police who were active members in August 2013

Star for Merit in the South African Railways Police Force (1966-1986) Instituted in 1966. Awarded for (i) particularly meritorious or exemplary service, or personal heroism, or (ii) 30 years irreproachable and exemplary service. By and large, it was a long service medal. The original badge (1966-80) was a 5-pointed silver star with a central design of two hands shielding a flame, superimposed on circular medal with a radiated surface encircled by what appears to be a locomotive wheel (obverse); the reverse depicts the SARPF badge and "Verdienste - Merit". Warrant of 13 July 1966, published in Government Gazette No. 1507, dated 13 July 1966.

South African Police Service World Cup 2010 Support Medal Awarded to all members if the SAPS who worked during the football woldcup in South Africa

Decoration for Outstanding Service in the South African Railways Police Force (SMO) (1966-1986) Originally (1966-80) called the "Decoration for Distinguished Service in the SARPF". Awarded for (i) particular gallantry in the line of duty or in protecting or saving life or property, or (ii) distinguished service. A 5-pointed gilded silver star with a central design of a hand holding two thunderbolts on a green roundel, superimposed on a 5-pointed multi-rayed star on a circlet resembling a locomotive wheel (obverse); the reverse displays the national arms and "Distinguished Service - Voortreflike Diens" (until 1980) The reverse of the 1966 - 1980 award's wording reads "Distinguished Service - Voortreflike Diens", but it changed in 1980 to "Outstanding Service - Uitmuntende Diens" The obverse stays the same only the wording on tge reverse changed. The picture shows the 1980 version.

South African Railways Police Cross for Valour (IF) (1966) Awarded to all members of the Railways Police who, on or after 1 January 1966, displayed conspicuous and exceptional gallantry in the line of duty, or in protecting or saving life or property. The original badge (1966-80) was a white-enamelled gold Maltese cross, displaying the South African heraldic lion on a platinum roundel, and superimposed on a 4-pointed star on a gold circlet resembling a locomotive wheel. It is worn on a neck ribbon. Instituted by Warrant of 13 July 1966 published in Government Gazette No. 1507, dated 5 August 1966. Not my pictures.

Railways Police Good Service Medal (1960) Instituted in 1960 Awarded to a policemen other, than a commissioned officer, under such conditions as may be decided by the General Manager from time to time. It may be assumed that the terms for eliibility are identical to those of the Railways and Harbours Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1934) award, for the saving of life, devotion to duty of 18 years service. No mention about a bar. Instituted in terms of Government Notice R1045, published in Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 6489 dated 15 July 1960.

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Railways and Harbours Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1934) Instituted in 1934 Awarded to those members of the Railways Police who held non-commissioned rank and had rendered 18 years meritorious service. The award is also a decoration, a bar being granted with the medal in recognition of gallant conduct. Instituted in terms of Government Notice 872, published in Government Gazette No. 2207, dated 29 June 1934. The first award was only made 12 years later.

Venda Police Medal for Combating Terrorism Instituted for award to a person who on or at any time subsequent to the 1st day of April 1985: (1) As a member of the Venda Police, or in support of the Venda Police had been involved in combat with terrorists, or in the course of performance of duties in connection with the prevention and combating of terrorism, sustained injuries arising from terrorist activities, or who in the execution of such duties displayed exceptional vigilance, zeal, ingenuity, skill or leadership; or (2) as a member of the Venda Police, or in support of the Venda Police, performed counter-insurgency duties for at least 90 days, which period may be cumulative, in an area declared as operational area, and behave in an exemplary manner; or (3) has rendered exceptional and outstanding service to the Venda Police in the combating of terrorism; Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988. The ribbon is the same as that of the former Venda Force Medal for Combating Terrorism. The battle-axes and drum are likewise derived from that medal. General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988 Attached are 3 variants and a sample with a straight suspender and different reverse.

Venda Police Medal for Faithful Service “Awarded to a member of the Venda Police ... who had served ... for a period of at least ten years ... [and] has displayed an irreproachable character and excellent conduct”. Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988. The obverse and the ribbon is the same as that of the former Venda National Force 10 year Long Service Medal, but with superior execution. The rim, charges and suspender are polished and the rest of the medal is frosted. General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988. Attached is the approved medal and sample

Venda Police Medal for Loyal Service “Awarded to a member of the Venda Police ... who had served ... for a period of service of not less than twenty years ... [and] has displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct”. Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988. The obverse and the ribbon is the same as that of the former Venda National Force 20 year Long Service Medal, but with superior execution. The rim, charges and suspender are polished and the rest of the medal is frosted. General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988. Attached is also a sample in btonze

Venda Police Star for Merit Awarded to any person who: (1) On or at any time subsequent to the 13th day of September 1979 was a member of the Venda National Force, established under section 2 of the repealed Venda National Force Act 1979 (Act 11 of 1979), and who subsequent to the 1st day of April 1985 is or was a member of the Venda Police, established under section 2 of the Venda Police Act 1985 (Act 4 of 1985), and who: (a) In the execution of his functions as described in the said Act of the regulations promulgated in terms thereof, as such a member has, on or after the aforementioned dates, rendered services of a particularly meritorious or exemplary nature; or (b) as such a member has, for a period not less than 30 years, which need not be continuous displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct. (2) Has rendered services of a particularly meritorious nature to the Venda Police. Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988. The ribbon is the same as that of the former Venda National Force 30 year Long Service Medal. The elephant’s Head is likewise derived from that medal. The rim, charges and suspender and polished and the rest of the medal is frosted. General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988. Attached is the approved medal, with samples Samples

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Venda Police Establishment Medal Instituted for award to persons who on 1 April 1985, the date of the establishment of the Venda Police, rendered Police functions to the Force, or any person who has rendered services towards the establishment of the Venda Police. Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988. General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.

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Venda Police Star for Outstanding Service (SOE) (1) Awarded to a member of the Venda Police. (a) in the execution of his duties as described in the said Act or the regulations promulgated in terms thereof or in protecting or saving or endeavouring to protect or to save life or property has displayed particular bravery, exceptional ingenuity, skill or perseverance; or (b) in the execution of his duties has rendered outstanding service to members of a dynasty or Heads of State or Government; or (c) has distinguished himself through outstanding resourcefulness, leadership, sense of responsibility and setting a personal example to any branch of the Police. (2) To a person, not being a member of the Venda Police, who has rendered exceptional service in promoting the efficiency of the Police. Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 13 July 1985. The ribbon is the same as that of the former Venda National Force Outstanding Service Medal. General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.

Venda Police Distinguished Service Decoration (SOO) Awarded only to Officers of the General Staff of the Venda Police who has distinguished himself by meritorious service promoting the efficiency of the Venda Police and who has contributed actively in preserving the security of the Republic of Venda. Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988. This obverse and ribbon are the same as those of the former Venda National Force Distinguished Service Medal, but with superior execution. General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.

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Venda Police Gallantry Cross (Silver) (PCF) Instituted to recognize signal acts of valour (less meritorious than for the Cross in Gold) by members of the Venda Police who, in the discharge of their functions or in protecting or saving property or life, have lost or genuinely imperiled their lives. Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988. This decoration and ribbon are the same as those of the Venda National Force Gallantry Cross (Silver). General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.

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