The differences to look for on SAP Medal for Combating

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 (MYB: SA-46)
SAP Medal for Combating Terrorism (1974)
A campaign medal for service in preventing and combating terrorism after 26 August 1966, by (i) being in combat with terrorists, or (ii) being injured through terrorist activities, or (iii) completing 60 days (originally 6 months) counter-insurgency duty in a designated area. Awarded for operational service against the People's Liberation Army of Namibia in South West Africa (1966-89), for operations in Rhodesia (1967-75), and for internal security in South Africa.

Insignia: A 6-pointed silver star on a voided circlet decorated with aloe leaves (obverse), displaying the SAP badge (reverse). Clasps were added for additional periods of service.

   

2^nd award clasp.

 

Silver on suspender

 

SILVER high above “VAN”.

 

 SILVER low above “VAN”.

 

Hallmarked S 925 P S.A.M

 

  NOTE: Differences in size (both full size) and position of letters and thin lettering.

  

 (NOTE DIFF. DESIGN PROTEA)

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NOTE: South African Police medal for Combating Terrorism.  Unique as its reverse is completely flat – no wording or coat of arms. = offered for sale by Kaplan for 200rand. – trial ????

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Edited July 19, 2020 by Marcon1
to many pictures.