NPGilbert Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 Venda Defence Force General Service MedalThe 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.RegardsNorman
Lapa Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 Bop General Service MedalSAMedals,The ribbon is an almost exact clone of the Soviet "Victory over Japan" medal Marc
Christophe Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 Yep, just missing the two thin white lines...Ch.
NPGilbert Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Ciskei Defence MedalThe 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.RegardsNorman
NPGilbert Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Bophuthatswana Distinguished Gallantry CrossRefer 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.RegardsNorman
NPGilbert Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Evening Gents Just added this piece to my collection. It is the Ciskei Commander of the Defence Force Commendation. The medal is real hard to come by these days. So when I saw one up for grabs I had to take it, immediately. Collection growth for 2011 has started. Regards Norman
Mervyn Mitton Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Hi Norman. I must congratulate you on putting together such a fine collection of the old Homeland medals. I used to see a lot of them - however, they seem to have disappeared. Perhaps being collected overseas ? One day - like the old enamel shoulder titles - they will become much higher priced.
NPGilbert Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Hi Norman. I must congratulate you on putting together such a fine collection of the old Homeland medals. I used to see a lot of them - however, they seem to have disappeared. Perhaps being collected overseas ? One day - like the old enamel shoulder titles - they will become much higher priced. Thank you Mervyn Trying to do my bit. Sadly (for history's sake) it is a part of SA history that is fast being forgotten. Very interesting collection matter though. Regards Norman
JPL Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Evening Gents Just added this piece to my collection. It is the Ciskei Commander of the Defence Force Commendation. The medal is real hard to come by these days. So when I saw one up for grabs I had to take it, immediately. Collection growth for 2011 has started. Regards Norman Norman, Very interesting topic and collection. One of my main area of collecting is ribbons. I've now seen 3 different pictures of this medal and each one has a different ribbon. Do you know which ribbon is the correct one? Thanks Jean-Paul
NPGilbert Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 ........... One of my main area of collecting is ribbons. I've now seen 3 different pictures of this medal and each one has a different ribbon. Do you know which ribbon is the correct one?......... Hi Jean-Paul According to my records the correct ribbon is the one as shown in the image I posted. I have a medal poster issued by the SA Defence Force showing that ribbon. Regards Norman
JPL Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Hi Jean-Paul According to my records the correct ribbon is the one as shown in the image I posted. I have a medal poster issued by the SA Defence Force showing that ribbon. Regards Norman Norman, Thank you for the information. Is there a chance that you could post an image of the ribbon poster. Jean-Paul
NPGilbert Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 ....... Is there a chance that you could post an image of the ribbon poster. Jean-Paul Hi Jean-Paul Unfortunitely the poster is a massive thing. It shows all the medals, not just the ribbons. I will look around to see if I can get something smaller to post, specifically focussing on the ribbons. We'll keep in touch in this regard. Regards Norman
Aud Posted December 26, 2012 Posted December 26, 2012 Hello from South Africa I am fairly new to the GMIC and am still finding my away around the vast number of interesting topics. In 2000, Rhino Research published a book "Gallantry Awards of the South African Police 1913-1994" and during the time we were collating the information for the book, we spent several hours with Fred Brownell who was at that time the State Herald in Pretoria. He was passionate about the Homelands and collected any information/documents etc. that came his way. The book therefore includes a section on Homelands police medals including a short introduction on the Homelands,, a photo of the medal (if available), description of the medal and ribbon, and a little information on the Designer of the medal. The Homelands included are Bophuthatswana, Ciskei, Gazankulu, KwaNdebele, KwaZulu, Lebowa, Qwa Qwa, Transkei, and Venda. If anyone would like scans of the pages from the book, do not hesitate to contact me at rhino.research@icon.co.za. Audrey
Mervyn Mitton Posted December 26, 2012 Posted December 26, 2012 Audrey - I have just recommended your services to Gavin medals - see Brit. Medals. He has a lovely ww2 group from Bechuanaland. Send him your email. Mervyn
Megan Posted December 27, 2012 Posted December 27, 2012 Hello Audrey - I too would be interested in any information that you'd be willing to share... I am trying to develop the South Africa section of my website. Full acknowledgement given to all sources, of course.
oamotme Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) Dear All, I would commend Audrey to you - she was of great assistance to me with some research into a South African WW2 group earlier this year. Regards, Owain. Edited December 28, 2012 by oamotme
NPGilbert Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Ciskei Cross of Valour Some images to add to this topic. Enjoy. Regards Norman
Mervyn Mitton Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Norman - do you have any idea on the numbers made for medals of the old Homelands ? I sometimes see them on the auction catalogues - but, never in the shop. So, probably low. Best wishes for 2013. Mervyn
ilja559 Posted October 2, 2013 Posted October 2, 2013 Marumo Medal: Gold (1988-1994) — Awarded to civilians, police and prisons service officers, and other non-military persons, for outstanding service that contributed to the continued development and welfare of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force. Insignia: A circular medal displaying four red spearheads arranged in a cross. Marumo Medal: Silver (1988-1994) — Awarded to non-military persons, for outstanding service that contributed meaningfully to the continued welfare of the BDF. Insignia: Same design as the gold medal, but in silver and the spearheads are green.
Marcon1 Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 Here is one for Gazankulu (SA Homeland) And 3 for Bophuthatswana Marcon1.
archie777 Posted January 15, 2023 Posted January 15, 2023 What type of medals do you want to see, because there are to many to mentioned
Marcon1 Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 Hi Archie777, Do you have any pictures of the following medals and their correct ribbons ? Bophuthatswana Police Decoration for Distinguished Service. (TK) (1992-95) Bophuthatswana Prison Decoration for Merit in the BPS (1984-1994/1984-96) Bophuthatswana Prison Decoration for Valour in the BPS (1984-1994/1984-96) Bophuthatswana Prison Medal for Valour in the BPS (1984-1994) Bophuthatswana Prison Medal for Merit in the BPS (1984-1994/1984-96) Bophuthatswana Defence Force Medal for Distinguished Gallantry (1982-94) Bophuthatswana Defence Force State President's Medal (1990-1994) Ciskei Police Order of Ntaba kaNdoda (NKN) (1981-1995/1981-1994) Ciskei Police CP Star (Cross) for Distinguished Leadership (SPDE) (1981-1995) Ciskei Police CP Star for Distinguished Service (SPME) (1981-1995/1981-1994) Ciskei Defence Force Pro Merito Medal (PMM) Ciskei Defence Force CDF Long Service Medal (1988-1994) – 20 years Ciskei Prisons Service Gallantry Cross (PGC) (1988-94) Ciskei Prisons Service Star for Excellence (PSE) (1988-94/1988-1996) Ciskei Prisons Service Star for Distinction (PSD) (1988-94/1988-1996) Ciskei Prisons Service Star for Merit (PSM) (1988-94/1988-1996) Ciskei Prisons Service Medal for Merit (1988-94/1988-1996) Ciskei Prisons Service Commendation Medal (1988-94/1988-1996) Ciskei Prisons Service Medal for Faithful Service (1988-94/1988-1996) - 30 years service. Ciskei Prisons Service Medal for Faithful Service (1988-94/1988-1996) - 20 years service. Ciskei Prisons Service Medal for Faithful Service (1988-94/1988-1996) - 10 years service. KwaNdebele Police KNP Gallantry Cross (Gold) KwaNdebele Police KNP Gallantry Cross (Silver) KwaNdebele Police KNP Order for Distinguished Leadership (1987-1995) KwaNdebele Police KNP Medal for Distinguished Silver (1987-1995) KwaNdebele Police Commendation Medal Kwazulu Police KZP Star for Distinguished Leadership (SED) (c1982-1995) Kwazulu Police King's Cross for Bravery (c1982-1995) Kwazulu Correctional Services KZCS Star of Excellence (SPA) (1990-94/1991-96) Kwazulu Correctional Services KZCS Cross for Gallantry (CPV ??) (1990-94/1990-1996) Kwazulu Correctional Services KZCS Star for Distinction (SPO) (1990-94/1990-1996) Kwazulu Correctional Services KZCS Star for Merit – Officers (SPM) (1990-94/1990-1996) Kwazulu Correctional Services KZCS Medal for Faithful Service: 30 Years (1990-94/1990-1996) Lebowa Police LP Cross for Gallantry (1990-1995) Lebowa Police LP Star for Distinguished Leadership (1990-1995) Lebowa Police LP Star for Outstanding Service (1990-1995) Lebowa Police LP Establishment Medal (c1990) Transkei Police TP Decoration for Distinguished Service (c1985-1995) Transkei Police TP Cross for Bravery (CT) (1975-c1986) Transkei Police TP Gallantry Cross (c1985-1995) Transkei Police TP Medal for Combating Terrorism (c1985-1994) Transkei Police TP Faithful Service Medal (35 Years) (1985-94) (c1985-1995) Transkei Police TP Medal for Faithful Service: Silver (1976-85) (1975-1985) - 30 years service. Transkei Police TP Faithful Service Medal (20 years) (1985-94) (c1986-1995) Transkei Prison Service TPS Star for Excellence (c1988-1996) Transkei Prison Service TPS Gallantry Cross (c1988-1996) Transkei Prison Service TPS Star for Distinction (c1988-1996) Transkei Prison Service TPS Medal for Faithful Service (1988-94) (c1988-1996) - 35 years Transkei Prison Service TPS Medal for Faithful Service: Silver (1982-87) (c1982-1987) For 30 years service. Transkei Prison Service TPS Medal for Faithful Service (30 Years) (1988-94) (c1988-1996) For 30 years service. Transkei Prison Service TPS Medal for Faithful Service (20 Years) (1988-94) (c1988-1996) For 20 years service. Venda National Force VNF Gallantry Cross (PCF) (1985) (1979-1985) - gold Venda National Force VNF Gallantry Cross (PCF) (1985) (1979-1985) - silver Venda Police VP Distinguished Service Medal Venda Police VP Outstanding Service Medal Venda Prisons Service VPS Gallantry Cross (CPV) – Gold (1985-1996) Venda Prisons Service VPS Gallantry Cross (CPF) - Silver (1985-1996) Venda Prisons Service VPS Distinguished Service Medal: Gold (SPO) (1985-1996) Venda Prisons Service VPS Distinguished Service Medal: Silver (SPM) (1985-1996) Venda Prisons Service VPS Long Service Medal: Gold (1985-1996) - 30 years faithful service. Venda Prisons Service VPS Long Service Medal: Silver (1985-1996)-20 years faithful service. Any pictures (front & back / obverse & reverse) would be welcome. Also any information on the ribbons of the Prison medals (very hard to find). NOTE: Some of the above medals were never issued, however they may have been produced and therefor do exist !! With many thanks, Marcon1.
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