The differences to look for on SAP Medal for Faithful Service

[Marcon1]

(MYB: SA-44)
SAP Medal for Faithful Service (1963-2004)
For 18 years (until 1979) or 10 years (from 1979) irreproachable service and exemplary conduct. Until 1979, a clasp could be added after 35 years service.

Insignia: A circular bronze medal displaying the shield and crest of the national arms (obverse) and the SAP badge (reverse).

 Clasp.

 OBVERSE

Thin suspender, leaves touch pillar at left, no pole to cart

 REVERSE

Thin suspender, clearer Police badge, notice distance between …FUL  and SER……

 OBVERSE

Thin suspender, leaves don’t touch pillar at left, pole to cart

 REVERSE

Thin suspender, unclear Police badge, notice distance between …FUL  and SER……

Reverse tilted to right.

Thick suspender, diff. design Coat of Arms on front (horizontal wave, leaves etc.), Police badge on back.

Thick suspender, diff. design Coat of Arms on front (horizontal wave, leaves etc), new Coat of Arms on back.

-------

The thin suspender version was issued somewhere in the late 80's.

Marcon1.

(text at beginning: Arthur Radburn).