NPGilbert

Thanks. I will be sure to make a turn and have a look.

Regards.

Morning SAMedals

I have bought 1 or 2 items from bidorbuy. It is just very important to check the sellers ratings. Must admit that i have never experienced any problems buying from the site. The service i received was prompt. Another thing is just to keep your finger on the auctions, i have lost a few good ones, not being on my toes at all times.

Have a great day!

Regards

Norman

DANIE THERON MEDAL

Reverse of medal

Enjoy!

Norman

DANIE THERON MEDAL

Awarded to all ranks in the South African Commandos for exceptionally diligent and outstanding service. The medal was instituted in 1970 and until 1975 only awarded to officers. From 1975 it was up for award to all ranks. The medal became obsolete in 2003.

Cheers for now.

Norman

Venda Defence Force Medal

Transkei Military Medal for Faithful Service

Medal's reverse

Transkei Military Medal for Faithful Service

Transkei Military Rule Medal

Image of the medal's reverse.

Transkei Military Rule Medal

Bophuthatswana Defence Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Bronze)

The medal was awarded for 10 years qualifying service in the Bop Defence Force.

Bophuthatswana Defence Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Bronze)

The medal was awarded for 10 years qualifying service in the Bop Defence Force.

To add to the confusion.

The medals chart that i have indicates that the ribbons stripes run from bottom left to top right.

The same as the certificate. I'll try and find out more to solve this interesting discrepancy. Never picked it up before.

Enjoy !!!

Norman

Totally breathless.

Thanks for sharing an excellent collection of images SAMedals.

Cheers for now.

Norman

Hi MasterBo

Splendid Collection!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing.

That jealousy speaking on my part.

Regards

Norman.

SA Medals Viewing Pleasure!

Morning All

SAMedals have posted excellent images under the Wanted List category of the following South African Decorations and Medals:

(1) Castle of Good Hope Decoration (CGH),

(2) The Louw Wepener Medal (LWM) and

(3) the Van Riebeeck Medal (VRM).

Anybody interested can view it there.

Enjoy!!

Norman :rolleyes:

Images of Merit Awards of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force

Both awards were instituted in 1982.

The Defence Force Merit Decoration (image 1 and 2) was awarded for distinguished service of the highest standard and utmost devotion to duty in the BDF. The decoration became obselete on 26 April 1994.

The Defence Force Merit Medal (image 3 and 4) was awarded for distinguished service in the BDF. It also became obsolete in April 1994.

Hi Stefan

Answer to your post nr 31 of 21 Jul 2006

The medals you have posted are the following:

(1) - Silver Service Medal (APLA) - 20 years service

(2) - Merit Medal in Bronze (MK)

(3) - Bronze Service Medal (APLA) - 10 years service

Answer to your post nr 32 of 21 Jul 2006

The medals you have posted are the following:

(1) - Service Medal in Silver (MK)

(2) - Service Medal in Bronze (MK)

(3) - Star for Bravery in Gold (MK)

(4) - Gold Star for Bravery (APLA)

Enjoy!

Norman

Hi Stefan

Answer to your post nr 30 of 21 Jul 2006

The medals you have posted are the following:

(1) - Silver Medal for Merit (APLA)

(2) - Gold Decoration for Merit (APLA)

(3) - Bronze Medal for Merit (APLA)

(4) - Service Medal in Gold (MK)

They are all awards to the non-statutory forces. APLA stands for Azanian People's Liberation Army and MK for Umkhonto we Siswe (ANC's Liberation Army).

Hope this helped. Cheers.

Norman

Hi Megan

Thanks for the very high quality images. They are amazing. Do you have any of the Louw Wepener Decoration and Medal and the Star of South Africa Decoration perhaps.

Norman

Hi Stephen

I found two images for you. The second one is of the Transkei Bravery Medal. I unfortunetely have no information yet on the medal. I believe it was never awarded and know it became obsolete on 26 April 1994. The first image is of the Venda Defence Force General Service Medal. It was awarded for service to the VDF or for the prevention and suppression of terrorism. The medal was also declared obsolete on 26 April 1994. The images are attached.

If you are interested in images of police medals of these areas, i might be able to find some.

Have a great day.

Norman