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First sample for the South African Police Service Silver Cross for Bravery (PCFS)

South African Police Service Silver Cross for Bravery (PCFG) (2004) To be awarded for exceptional bravery in very dangerous circumstances, in the line of duty or in protecting or saving life or property. The post-nominal letters is PCFS for silver and not PCFG (gold)

Megan & Marco, Please let me know if you need any other Homeland pictures Regards Archie

South African Police Service Gold Cross for Bravery (PCFG) (2004) To be awarded for outstanding bravery in extreme danger, in the line of duty or in protecting or saving life or property. A gold cross pattee with rays and crossed swords between the arms, displaying the SAPS badge (obverse). Variant in silver

Venda National Force Medal for Combating Instituted for award to a person who on or after 13 September 1979: (1) As a member of the Venda National Force or in support of the Force 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 displayed exceptional vigilance, zeal, ingenuity, skill or leadership; or (2) as a member ... performed counter-insurgency duty for at least 90 days ...; or (3) rendered exceptional and outstanding service to the Venda National Force in the combating of terrorism; (4) as a member of the Venda National Force was stationed permanently for a continuous period of at least 12 months in the area and behaved in an exemplary manner. Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985. General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985

Venda National Force Long Service Medal (10 Years) (Alternative Design) Art Card and design (Not approved)

Venda National Force Long Service Medal (10 Years) (Proto Type)

Venda National Force Long Service Medal (10 Years) Instituted for award only to members of the Venda National Force who had served for a period of service of not less than 10 years and had displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct. Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985. The idea of using a young baobab tree on the obverse was suggested by President Mphephu himself. General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

Venda National Force Long Service Medal (20 Years) Instituted for award to members of the Venda National Force who had served for a period of service of not less than 20 years and had displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct. Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985. General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

Venda National Force Long Service Medal (30 Years) Instituted for award to a person (a) in the discharge of his functions ... rendered service of a particularly meritorious or exemplary nature; or (b) as such a member has, for a period of service of not less than 30 years ... displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct, (c) has rendered service of a particularly meritorious nature to the Venda National Force. Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985. General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

Venda National Force Outstanding Service Medal (SOE) Instituted to members of the Venda National Force who: (1) in the execution of their duties or in protecting or saving or endeavouring to protect or to save life or property displayed particular gallantry, exceptional ingenuity, skill or perseverance; or (2) rendered outstanding service to members of a dynasty or Heads of State or Government; or (3) distinguished themselves through outstanding resourcefulness, leadership, sense of responsibility and setting a personal example to any branch of the Force. Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985. General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

Venda National Force Distinguished Service Medal (SOO) Awarded only to Officers of the General Staff of the Venda National Force who distinguished themselves through meritorious service promoting the efficiency of the Venda National Force and who contributed actively to the security of the Republic of Venda. Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985. General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

Venda National Force Gallantry Cross (Silver) (PCF) Instituted to recognise signal acts of valour (less meritorious than for the Cross in Gold) by members of the Venda National Force who, in the discharge of their functions or in protecting or saving property or life, have lost or genuinely imperilled their lives. Instituted with effect from 13 September 1979 in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985. General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985. The ribbons for both the gold and silver Gallantry Crosses, are very hard to find

Venda National Force Gallantry Cross (Gold) (PCF) Instituted to recognise signal acts of valour by members of the Venda National Force who, in the discharge of their functions or in protecting or saving property or life, have lost or genuinely imperilled their lives. Instituted with effect from 13 September 1979 in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985. General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

Bophuthatswana Police Medal for Faithful Service Awarded to “a member of the Bophuthatswana Police Force who ... on or after the 6th day of December 1977... has served for a period of not less than 10 years and who has displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct”. Service in the South African Police Force counted as qualifying service. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 12, No. 32 dated 25 January 1983.

Bophuthatswana Police Star for Faithful Service Awarded to “a member of the Bophuthatswana Police Force who ... on or after the 6th day of December 1977... has served for a period of not less than 20 years and who has displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct”. Service in the South African Police Force counted as qualifying service. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 12, No. 32 dated 25 January 1983.

Bophuthatswana Police Star for Merit Awarded to “a person of the Bophuthatswana Police who ... on or after the 6th day of December 1977... has served for a period of not less than 30 years and who has displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct”. Service in the South African Police Force counted as qualifying service. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 104 dated 8 July 1988.

A display of miniatures of the top SA Police awards

Bophuthatswana Police Decoration for Distinguished Service (TK) Awarded in recognition of distinguished service to the Bophuthatswana Police. Rule 3 of the Schedule which was published with the Warrant, determined, inter alia, that “As a special distinction the decoration may also be awarded in “gold” Rule 5 authorised the use of the post-nominal letters TK (being the abbreviation of “Tirelo e e kgethegileng” which means “Service with distinction”. The first award in gold was made to the State President of Bophuthatswana Kgosi Dr L M Mangope, and the first award in silver to the Deputy Minister of Police and Prisons, Hon. A N Segoe at a Bophuthatswana Police passing out parade at Mmabatho on 30 October 1992. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 21, No. 234 dated 2 October 1992. Unfortunately only drawings

Bophuthatswana Independence Police Medal Warrant by the Executive Council of the Republic of Bophuthatswana, signed by Brigadier Seleke the Commissioner of Police, published under Government Notice No. 21 of ...... (the date of the publication is not known, but would have been before January 1983). Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 12, No. 32 dated 25 January 1983.

A set awarded to another friend of mine, who was also awarded the SAP Cross for Bravery (PCF)

Bophuthatswana Police Medal for Combating Terrorism Awarded to a person who, on or at any time after 6th day of December 1977, as a member of or in support of the Bophuthatswana Police was involved in combat with terrorists ... sustaining injuries arising from terrorist activities or in the execution of each duties displayed exceptional vigilance, zeal, ingenuity, skill or leadership; performed counter-insurgency duty for at least three months, or rendered exceptional and outstanding service to the Bophuthatswana Police in the combating of terrorism. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 104 dated 8 July 1988.

A late friend of mine, who was awarded the South African Police Cross for Bravery (PCF) What made his story more special is, that his dog saved his life on another occassion and was awarded the Police Good Service Medal (1951) for Bravery

Bophuthatswana Police Medal for Outstanding Leadership (SOO) Awarded in recognition of any “outstanding devotion to duty displayed or service of a particularly meritorious nature rendered by Commissioned Officers of the Bophuthatswana Police Force in the discharge of their functions; and to recognise meritorious, outstanding or devoted service rendered by Commissioned Officers of the South African Police Force to the Republic of Bophuthatswana for the purpose of or on the attainment of its independence or the establishment of the Bophuthatswana Police Force. Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 104 dated 8 July 1988.

Hi Megan, I will definitely send the pictures tomorrow from my laptop to my mobile and will add better pictures with descriptions Will finish with Bophuthatswana Police tonight Regards Archie