Have you noticed: 2 different sizes SAPS Ten Year Anniversary Commemoration Medal (2004)

[Marcon1]

 (MYB: SA-47-B)
SAPS Ten Year Anniversary Commemoration Medal (2004)
Awarded to SAPS members and civilian employees to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the formation of the SAPS.

Insignia: A bronze 10-sided medal displaying the SA coat of arms, crossed flags, and "1995-2005" (obverse) and the SAPS emblem and "South African Police Ten Year Commemoration Medal" (reverse).

1ST TYPE (with low number) = note star in flag and thickness of flower/plant on back – 38mm. diameter/// 2^ND TYPE (with high number) = note star in flag and thinness of flower/plant on back – 40mm. diameter.

   Open suspender (type:  1)   

  Closed suspender (type: 2)

Enjoy the hunt for SA differences.

Marcon1.

 

Edited February 25, 2021 by Marcon1

[Chris Boonzaier]

1st model definitely more attractive... I wonder if they were made in SA?