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Hi there, I saw the following Japanese awards for sale on our BOBShop I love the medals, but unfortunately don't have space to go further with overseas awards Regards Archie

The super scarce SWAPOL COIN flash on the left Not seen often as for the other three on its right

Limited edition of Challenge Coins for Airborne Africa held by 5 Recce Regiment

Display of 32 Battalion different Company Insignia

Hi Megan, Look at the Gallantry Cross Gold. The enamel is like my silver cross Here is a complete set of all Venda Defence Force (VDF) Awards As a matter of interest, all these medals were issued during the existence of the VDF. Totals as follows, from left to right, 9; 18; 17; 27; 154; 46; 8: 9 and 381. Regards Archie

Hi Megan, I have a numbered Venda Defence Force General Service Medal and will take pictures tomorrow Regards Archie

Venda Defence Force General Service Medal (1985-94) Awarded for service in defence of Venda or in the prevention or suppression of terrorism. A circular bronze medal depicting two crossed battle-axes in front of a traditional drum (obverse) and the Venda coat of arms (reverse). Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 8 February 1985. Government Notice No. 9 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 23 dated 22 March 1985. Forty-six (46) of these medals were awarded.

Distinguished Service Medal (Silver) (1985-94) Awarded for outstanding service and devotion to duty. A circular silver medal displaying the letter V and two interlaced rings (obverse) and "For Distinguished Service - Kha u Fulufhedzea Mushumeni" (reverse). Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 March 1985. Government Notice No. 22 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 50 dated 26 April 1985. Twenty seven (27) of these decorations were awarded.

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Distinguished Service Medal (Gold) (1985-94) Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty. A circular gold medal displaying the letter V and two interlaced rings (obverse) and "For Distinguished Service - Kha u Fulufhedzea Mushumeni" (reverse). Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 March 1985. Government Notice No. 22 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 50 dated 26 April 1985. Seventeen (17) of these decorations were awarded.

Gallantry Cross Silver (GCS) sample

Gallantry Cross: Silver (GCS) (1985-94) Awarded for courage or bravery or valour beyond the normal call of duty. A silver cross pattee, depicting a gold hare's bobtail within a red circlet (obverse) and the Venda coat of arms (reverse). Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 December 1984. Government Notice No. 6 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 15 dated 8 February 1985. Eighteen (18) of these decorations were awarded.

Sorry I'm so late, but we had internet issues Here is the art card for the Gallantry Cross Gold

Gallantry Cross: Gold (GCG) (1985-94) Awarded for extreme courage or supreme bravery or valour beyond the normal call of duty. A gold cross pattee, depicting a gold hare's bobtail within a red circlet (obverse) and the Venda coat of arms (reverse). Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 December 1984. Government Notice No. 6 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 15 dated 8 February 1985. Nine of these decorations were awarded.

I only notice now that I posted the ribbon for the Order of the Aloe with all the Order of Transkei Classes Here is the correct ribbon for all classes of the Order of Transkei Sorry wrong on Classes II to V

Berets worn by the Bophuthatswana Special Forces

Hi Megan, I will mail them to my mibile and cover them as soon as we're back at home Regards Archie

Hi Megan, Unfortunately no pictures available and really a sad story. Definitely no invertory checks and that's bad. If I were in control, I would have opened a theft case, but u fortunately another sad story currently. I'm digging deep to see what else I can get. If its Mothersday in the UK, happy Mothersday. Regards Archie Picture from War in Angola

Hi Megan, I have all the medals in thid topic If you need any clearer pictures or information, please let me know Regards Archie

Hi Marco, I'm waiting gor news and pictutes of the MK Veterans medals Regards Archie

Hi Megan & Marco, Unfortunately I've covered some Homeland medals under other topics. If you need any specific Homeland awards, please let me know. A friend of mine went to the Military History Museum in Johannesburg, after we requested to take pictures of all former Homeland awards. His appointment was last Monday and on arrival, they said that there was only about 20 awards left of close to 100 mentioned in the e-mail. It was so disappointing to get that news. Seems like all top awards gold and silver were stollen with no action taken. Hope to find better news next time. Regards Archie

Numbered Ciskei Special Forces wings

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Blue beret worn by the SAP STF Only wear camo uniforms now