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And another one .......

Unit unknown (for now)

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Norman

Morning all

Found images of more shoulder flashes of the Transkei Defence Force to add to those already posted.

This one i am not sure to which unit it belonged. My guess is the TDF 1st Batallion.

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Norman

Afternoon Gentlemen

Thank you for your inputs. Arthur thank for the images you posted of the order. That is another puzzle solved for me.

Much Appreciated.

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Norman :jumping:

Afternoon all

I found images of the Bophuthatswana Order of the Leopard (Not sure?). This is the first time I come across the name of this order. I presume it was one of Bophuthatswana's National Orders as it is not part of the orders and decorations of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force of which I have a little knowledge. The images posted here looks similar to the Defence Force Merit Decoration so it might be a case of mistaken identity. If anybody can help with information on the order of the leopard as well as with images of the order I will appreciate it.

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Norman

Bophuthatswana Distinguished Gallantry Cross

Refer to posts nr 5 and 16.

I have found beautiful images of the abovementioned decoration. To my knowledge the gallantry cross was awarded only six times to members of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force during its existence. Interestingly the decoration in the images beares the nr 7. Not sure if it was awarded and if so to whom.

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Norman

Wow! I never knew Para wings existed!

The parachute seems to have strong South African influence?

Hi Chris

Would not be surprised if they were manufactured in South Africa. The movement was after all sponsored by the Rhodies and South Africa in those days.

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Norman

This one belonged to the Transkei Defence Force's Equestrian Centre.

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Norman

Thought I will share these. Shoulder Flashes are also a popular collection subject in our parts of the world and to many an alternative to medal collecting as these items are not as expensive. I stumbled across two flashes belonging to the Transkei Special Forces. I unfortunitely have no idea which belong to what time in Transkeian history or if different units wore the different flashes.

The second flash was called the Sword of the Nation Flash, alledgedly belonging to special forces as well.

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Norman

Found the following military badges pertaining to Mozambique. Both badges are from Renamo. Renamo was the rebel group opposing Frelimo after independance from Portugal in the 1970's until early in the 1990's. This is the first time I stumble accross badges from Renamo. If other members have more information or images from other badges belonging to Renamo, please share. Hope all enjoy these rare items.

The images are the following:

Cap Badge - Renamo and Para Wings - Renamo.

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Norman

I don't have a copy of Owen's roll, but I will try and locate one.

Brett

Almost forgot. There is a Owen's Korea roll for sale on Colin's online militaria site. The address is www.southafricanmilitaria.com. If the adress does not work just google south african militaria. The price if i remember correct was $25.00, not sure what the R price will be.

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Norman

I hope that one day we find out where the full size medals are housed. I also hope that they are all together in a safe place.

Brett

I agree. It will be a real shame if that group was broken up into smaller and single pieces. That would be a sin to put it mildly.

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Norman

Morning Brett

What a photo. Imagine 22 medals. Not many soldiers achieve this. Chris is right, I would also have loved to see all the full size medals mounted and worn. Thank you for sharing.

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Norman :cheers:

Can see why you could not resist. Nice item.

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Norman :lol:

Very Interesting stuff Ulsterman.

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Norman :cheers:

Orders and medals of the Republic of Togo.

The Order of Mono (Knight) Reverse

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Norman

Orders and medals of the Republic of Togo.

The Order of Mono (Knight) Obverse

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Norman

Orders and medals of the Republic of Togo.

The National Order of Merit

Military Merit Medal

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Norman

I would even hazard a Guess that Mr)Mrs Scott had the BWM named between WW1 and WW2 and the other one after WW2?

Hi Chris

I have to concur on that observation.

Cheers

Norman :cheers:

Good day All.

Found this image of the Angolan Commandos (Special Forces) Insignia. Thought it worthwhile to share.

Enjoy

Norman :rolleyes:

No provinence, bought from a small Edinburgh antique shop about 15 years ago... but not really bothered about that, simply a nice little pair to add to my minis.

I just wondered though if the naming of minis was the norm in SA.

Cheers

C

Hi Colin

The first time I see naming on a miniature. It is not the norm to do that here in South Africa. Guess it was privately done.

Interesting combination though.

Keep well

Norman :lol:

Glance over at the Middle East section and you'll see some discussion of this order.

Thanks for the pointer Ed.

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Norman

Emmanuel thank you for posting the images. At least we can get an idea of which awards the Mozambicans have. These items go beyond scarce. They are mysteries. While travelling in the country I never even saw a soldier wearing any ribbons, let alone medals.

Have a great day.

Norman :cheers:

Morning Emmanuel

Thank you for sharing that interesting insight with regard to the medal ribbons. Definitely something to take note off when obtaining and researching the country's medals. Agreed a big challenge to get hold of the medals.

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Norman :cheers:

The reverse of the medal

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Norman :D

Hi Megan

Your observation is quite right. The police medal Gary posted must be a MSM. I found images of the police LS&GC medal and it confirms your observation with regard to the ribbons. Here is the obverse of the medal.

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Norman :D