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Greetings Went through my notes on the Burma Star. 1 932 Burma Stars were awarded to South Africans. Just for info. Regards Norman :cheers:

Hi All The France Germany Star and Burma Star named to South Africans are very scarce commodities. If my memory serves me right only 450 South Africans received the France Germany Star. It is one of my research topics. I am not sure about the Burma Star, but will go and dig up some old notes. Have it somewhere. Facinating group. To think the collector (Anthony) meeting up with the recipient's family on this forum. That is what make things worth it. Regards Norman :whistle:

Interesting. That is why I like this "hobby". Always something new to learn. Regards

Hi Megan Thank you for sharing. Interesting that they call a campaign medal the "valour" medal. The word valour certainly gives the perception of high distinction. Must have been a great morale booster for the men who served in the Congo in those days. Regards Norman ;)

Thank you for sharing your images about Burkino Faso. Facinating to say the least. Regards Norman

Hi Jean-Paul Unfortunitely the poster is a massive thing. It shows all the medals, not just the ribbons. I will look around to see if I can get something smaller to post, specifically focussing on the ribbons. We'll keep in touch in this regard. Regards Norman

Hi Jean-Paul According to my records the correct ribbon is the one as shown in the image I posted. I have a medal poster issued by the SA Defence Force showing that ribbon. Regards Norman

Thank you Mervyn Trying to do my bit. Sadly (for history's sake) it is a part of SA history that is fast being forgotten. Very interesting collection matter though. Regards Norman

Evening Gents Just added this piece to my collection. It is the Ciskei Commander of the Defence Force Commendation. The medal is real hard to come by these days. So when I saw one up for grabs I had to take it, immediately. Collection growth for 2011 has started. Regards Norman

Very interesting. Thank you for posting. Regards Norman

Have to agree with you on that one Mervyn. Pairing a medal with the recipient is very often a nightmare of the worst kind , especially where the two have been seperated for some time. I frequently run into these challeging puzzles. Regards Norman

Hi Mervyn Excellent piece of history. Thanks for sharing. Wish more such pieces could survive through time. Regards Norman

Hi Brett Is the society still active? If so can you please provide me with contact details to subscribe etc. Much appreciated. Regards Norman

The medals reverse

Thought I would throw in these images as well. It is the Lesotho Police Faithful Service Medal. Enjoy Norman

The reverse of the medal

Another ribbon variant on the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal of the Lesotho Police?

Morning All While bargain hunting on the net I stumbled onto these medals from Lesotho. The reason for posting is that there are a few subtle differences from the images Megan has posted previously on this subject. The first difference I noticed is a change on the designs of I think the obverse sides of the Lesotho medals. I unfortunetily have no idea if the changes are new ones or changes that occured in the past. I found this design for the Gallantry Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. The Police medals still have the designs as posted by Megan. Judge for yourselves and enlighten me with answers if possible. Regards Norman

Mike That is enough to make a young man like me very jealous. One day ........... Enjoy Norman

Thank you very much Mike. Highly Appreciated. Norman

Ta Mervyn Now I can see on what vessel my great grandfather served during the war. He was one of the ship's signallers. Regards Norman :jumping:

Thank you Mervyn. I will have a look. Norman

Hi Mike Thank you very much. Appreciate it. Will it be possible to e-mail me a scan of the info to normanglbrt@yahoo .com. Regards Norman :cheers:

Hi Mike A super collection of books you have there. One I don't see in your collection is the series writen by J.H. Breytenbach "Geskiedenis van die Tweede Vryheidsoorlog" or History of the Second Boer War (loosely translated). You probably don't have it because it was published in Afrikaans. It is a very handy series for reference. One favour Mike Can you please check if my great grandfarther, one Henry William Gilbert's QSA is mentioned in your book the Medal Roll of the QSA to the Brithish Navy and Marines by Spink. He served on HMS Doris and his enlistment number was 190549. Will appreciate it. Regards Norman

Hi Mike Thank you for sharing. This part of the history of the Anglo-Boer War is sadly fading from memory. Do you perhaps have the names of the Scandinavian members who received the Dekoratie vir Trouwe Diens (DTD)? If yes, please post. Regards Norman :rolleyes: