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Morning Gary and Ulsterman

Thanks for the images. Luckily Uganda is not such a nasty place anymore. I have quite fond memories of my time there. Unfortunitely I could not find any medals of Uganda while visiting. Only found a Africa Star of WWII at a ridiculously high price.

Regards

Norman :cheers:

Morning SAMedals

Quite Right. These images are very scarce to come by, not to mention information on the awards.

Do you have these medals in your collection?

Regards

Norman :blush:

Excellent Images. Thanx....

Regards

Norman :beer:

For Members' viewing pleasure the following images on DRC medals.

The image on the left is the Military Cross and the image on the right is the Commemorative Medal for Operation SHABA which took place in 1977.

Enjoy.

Norman

The Order's Reverse

Regards

Norman

Stumbled onto this unknown order while searching for something else. It is called the Order of Ouissam Alaouite. If anybody has more information eg award criteria, number of recipients etc, they can fill in the puzzle.

The image is that of the Commander Class

Regards

Norman

Hi Brett

I posted you a PM with my postal address.

Very much appreciated.

Regards

Norman :jumping:

Hi Brett

Thanks for that. Much appreciated. Do you have a copy of the medal roll published by Bisset?

Regards

Norman :D

Good day Ricardo

You certainly have a very impressive collection. Thank you for sharing.

Ate logo.

Norman :rolleyes:

Hi Kvart.

No not necessary. It depends on your focus for your collection. Personally i love to couple or atleast attempt to couple the recipients and total awards to a specific medal. Good luck finding the outstanding two medals.

Regards

Norman :lol:

Hallo Kvart

Do you have the medal rolls of the medals as well or just collecting the medals itself?

Regards

Norman

Hallo Dan

Thank you for sharing your collection. It is impressive.

Remember little grows big in time, so enjoy it.

Regards Norman :D

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Morning Arthur

Thank you for the confirmation. Have a great day!!!

Regards

Norman

For those interested the awards from top to bottom and left to right on the photo are the following:

(1) - Order of the Star of South Africa 1 st Class (neck chain with order)

(2) - Star of South Africa Decoration

(3) - Order of the Star of South Africa (same as 1 just mounted with the other medals)

(4) - Souther Cross medal (1952 issue)

(5) - South African Korea Medal

(6) - 1953 Elizabeth II Coronation Medal?

(7) - Union Medal

(8) - 1939-1945 Star

(9) - Africa Star

(10) -War medal

(11) -Africa Defence Medal

(12) -UN Korea Medal

(13) -American DFC

(14) -Air Medal

(15) -Korean Ulchi

(16) -Korea Medal

Hope I got them all right.

Regards

Norman :beer:

Morning Gary and Brett

The group on the photo is very impressive and i had to go and dig a bit. Judging from the award range i am about 90% to 95% sure i have found the member who it belongs to. My guess is the following:

01214089PE Lt Gen Raymond Fullarton Armstrong.

He is the only candidate i could match as having been awarded both the Order of the Star of South Africa (1977) and the Star of South Africa Decoration (1975?). He served in the Mediteranian during WW2 as OC 2 Sqn in 1943. He also led 2 Sqn in Korea during 1951 and was awarded the American DFC, the Air Medal and the Korean Ulchi for his contribution in the Korean War. From 1974 he served as the Chief of Staff of the South African Defence Force until his retirement.

Gary maybe the name awakens the memory. If you guys have other candidates, lets share and compare.

Have a blast and regards.

Norman

Morning James

Thank you for sharing this information. Very comprehensive. You don't by chance have images to share on the medals you have described.

Regards

Norman :cheers:

Hi Brett

Thank you for the information. Ironically i got hold of the Colin R. Owen manuscript yesterday (all be it just to page through). It seems that Brent's book made use of the medal roll of Owen. It confirms the information you provided. One interesting point is that Owen states that 797 of the 818 were issued/awarded. It will be interesting to know why?

Have a great day.

Regards

Norman

Morning Brett

You don't perhaps have a complete medal roll of the SA Korea Medal? The reason i'm asking is i need the total of awards made.

Literature I have differ between 797 and 820 awards. I can't get hold of a copy of Colin R. Owen's manuscript on this specific subject.

Will appreciate any information.

Excellent group.

Regards

Norman :rolleyes:

Hallo Lion

Go to www.emering.com There might also be some information you could use.

Regards

Norman :rolleyes:

Morning SAMedals

Refer to your post nr 40

The second group, the one with the DVR, belongs to 01455500E Col J.D. Breytenbach, DVR, SD, SM. He was a legend in the SADF, being involved with the establishment of South Africa's Special Forces and being the founding commander of the legendary 32 Bn. I hope you enjoy such a unique group, even in miniature form.

Regards

Norman

Ciskei Defence Medal

The medal was awarded for prevention or combatting of subversion, terrorism, unrest or other internal unrest in Ciskei. The award of the medal was discontinued from 26 Apr 1994.

Regards

Norman

Venda Defence Force General Service Medal

The medal was awarded for service to the Venda Defence Force or for the prevention and/or suppression of terrorism. The award of the medal was until 26 Apr 1994.

Regards

Norman

Morning John

Can you give me an indication of what shipping costs to Pretoria, South Africa would be.

Will US$20.00 cover purchase and shipping or will it be more.

Regards

Norman :cat:

Morning John

Can you please give me the details of your book. Would love to know more.

Regards

Norman