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Hi Chris Thanks for these research inputs. Valuable stuff indeed. If you come across South African recipients of the 1914 Star during your research please forward their names to me. According to what I could dig up so far only seven South Africans received this medal. I have traced five of the seven, with a six name yet to be confirmed. I posted it as a topic bout two years ago on this forum. Norman

Afternoon Everybody An update on what I could find Henry William Gilbert was born 5 Dec 1880 in Debtford, London?(to be confrmed) and served on HMS Doris during the Anglo-Boer War. He was awarded the QSA with the Cape Colony Clasp and was one of only 20 Royal Navy personnel to be awarded the Kings South Africa Medal for service ashore in the Cape. His service number in the Royal Navy was 190549? (to be confirmed) and he served as a qualified signalman. I'm struggling to trace his date of birth, parents names etc. This will help me go beyond the 4th generation down in history of my family. Any help welcome. Regards Norman

Hi Brian You have them quite right except C= Coloured but your explanation is correct. You also get M= Malay which is closer to the Indians. Regards Norman

Morning all Just to share my latest Zimbabwe addition - The 10 Year Service Medal of Pte Takawira. Regards Norman

Hi Mervyn Some more stuff to dig into with regard to the cadets. Thank you. Regards Norman

Hi Mervyn At this rate I think July becomes a likelyhood Norman

Afternoon DuneRider Hartly welcome to GMIC. Happy to see another SA participant. Did you buy your medal from Franni recently? Missed out due to penny shortage at the time of the auction. Enjoy Norman :cheers:

Hi all Nutria was the brown combat uniform worn by SADF soldiers up to about 1996 when it was replaced with camouflage uniform. Hope that explanation helps. I will see if I can find a photo to post Norman

Morning Mervyn and Neville Luckily for me, my book deals with a seperate medal. Neville thanks for the follow-up information you provided on the NCC medals. This is why I enjoy this forum - Always something new to discuss, ponder or learn. Regards Norman :cheers:

Morning Neville Welcome to the forum. Your medal is something totally new to me. I did not even know of it's existance. According to me the medal was not part of the award range of the SADF and SANDF. The award is an organisational one. Recognition wise, no if you look at the table and order of precedence of South African Awards. Still very interesting. Regards Norman :cheers:

Morning Will Don't you want to adopt me as a son? Then I can inherit the treasure chest one day. :P:lol: Regards Norman

Thank you Ilja. Now I can go and hunt for the book. Regards Norman :cheers:

Hi all During my December break I was fortunate to meet the son of one of South Africa's WWII heroes. He told me his dad's story and showed me the original citation for the award of the medal to his farther. Also saw the photo of Sgt Ball receiving his George Medal in 1947 from the king. I don't know how and why the medal was not kept in the family. The son asked me if I can help him trace the medal. He just wants to know the medal's whereabouts to give him some peace of mind. Any help will be appreciated. Regards Norman

Morning Emmanuel Are copies of the book still freely available? What is the price? Seems that it can be a must have reference work if one is interested in African orders, decorations and medals. Regards Norman

Hi Elvis A very beautiful piece you have there. Regards Norman :cheers:

Afternoon Heusy68 It was on bidorbuy. I think it is still up for grabs. Go to www.bidorbuy.co.za, click on militaria, then on medals and finally on other. Hope you find it. Regards Norman

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Hi All Found this item doing the rounds on a local auction site. It is the Zambian Air Force Medal for Courage? Any info regarding this medal? Enjoy!! Norman

Morning Gary Thank you very much. Will definitely be able to use them. Much appreciated. Cheers Norman

Morning Mervyn You can order the book directly from the publisher. Their web address is www.justdone.co.za. The publisher is also Durban based. His name is John Dovey of Just Done Productions/Publications. If your order is for your store you will also qualify for a bookstore discount. You can give him or his wife Shirene a call on 083 388 8290. Thank you for the support. Regards Norman

Thank you Brian and Mervyn. Mervyn I'm still a serving member and yes the little work is in book form. Regards Norman

Morning All It is with some joy that I can announce the publication of this small book on the medal roll of the South African Cadet Corps medal after a 13 month process. Interested parties can view the book on www.justdone.co.za or on lulu.com. Your support will be gladly appreciated. If OMSA member's can please spread the word on that forum I will be grateful. Regards Norman :jumping:

Hi Megan As always splendid images. Thank you for sharing. Regards Norman :D