NPGilbert

There have been some questions posed before regarding the prefix on the regimental numbers on South African medals of WWII but I would like to go over this again since we have a good number of members from that country.

In my collection I have the following prefixes which are listed below with what I believe they are indicating. I would appreciate any comments as to whether I am correct or not. I will be posting this area of my collection at a later date.

N = Native. The madal I have is named to a fellow I believe to be a member of the Zulu Nation.

C = Cape Corps. This indicates a person of "mixed" colour or would it perhaps also be to non-blacks such as Indians?

F = Female.

W = Women's Auxiliary Army Service. The "F" and "W" prefix identifications were provided by the sellers of these medals.

No prefix = Indicates a white person.

Regards

Brian

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

I'm only replying to say Welcome ! to GMIC. With all the new S.A. members, the coup is on track for end of the year....

Hi Mervyn

At this rate I think July becomes a likelyhood

Norman

Hi all - New Member & herewith a close-up of my Cadet Corps Medal ... # 153 ..........

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:

I know what it is... but maybe for the rest of the world... define NUTRIA?

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

........... Norman will have to re-write his book now ??

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:

Hi Norman,

....... While doing your research did you find any information on the Naval Cadet Corps (noe Sea Cadet Corps) long service medal. I served in the Naval Cadets at school and continued as a Adult Instructor (Officer) after my NS. I was awarded the NCC 10 year long service later in the late 90's the medal was changed, but I have been unable to find out how many were presented and if they are reconised SA awards.

Neville

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

Nicolas de Roffignac who published a book on African Orders & Medals in 2000 wrote the ribbon to be red/white and he did research on official text for his book (page 39).It's a more reliable source of information.

Emmanuel

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:

I got mine with a white ribbon with red edged stripe.

The blue ribbon with tiny yellow & whithe stripes seems more correct.

Which auction is it ?

Is it already sold ?

Emmanuel

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

....... and the last image

Regards

Norman

and...........

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

Norman - that's good to know - I hope when you are next in Durban, you will call round for a cup of coffee. I would like to purchase - say five copies - of the book. Who can supply them ? Mervyn

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

Thankyou Norman - you can never have too many ref. books.

Hi Mervyn

So true. Enjoy

Regards

Norman

Morning all

For those interested in South African Orders, Decorations and Medals, a new book on this subject was privately published last week. It retails at ZAR 750.00 excluding postage. It seems to be a very comprehensive work.

Interested? Google bidorbuy south africa for details.

Regards

Norman

Norman

PM sent.

Morning Arthur

Thank you very much for the PM. Replied by PM.

Regards

Norman