Venda order

[Rookie]

Hi, this is my first post with photos, so let see....

I got this orders of Thohoyandou, from Venda pre 1994

I can't find any info on them and no pictures on the net. so I presume they are scarce.

 

 

[Marcon1]

 

Order of Thohoyandou (1977-94) (1981-1994)
For distinguished service to Venda. The order was divided into four classes:

• Grand Cross - for heads of state and prime ministers.
• Grand Commander
• Commander
• Officer

Insignia: A green-enamelled oval shield framed by two ivory tusks and depicting a golden elephant head (obverse) and the Venda national arms (reverse). The first three classes are worn around the neck, and the fourth on the chest. The Grand Cross and Grand Commander also have a gold 8-pointed breast star displaying the badge.

 

 

The Order of Thohoyandou – The symbols of the orders are in the form of an oval shield made from silver, framing and a facing elephant head by tusks in ivory. The higher the order the more ornate with a 8 pointed star and gilt multi rayed star. Some of the decorations have makers and silver mark.   Marcon1.   NB: I have seen just 2 full sets being offered on Ebay and BidorBuy in the last 5 years, so they are pretty scarce.

[Rookie]

Thanks Marcon1, for the info.

[fjcp]

Just wow...I've been collecting homeland stuff for 5 years now, and my brother 10 years before that, and I've never seen these before.  Congratulations. I wish more of the homeland stuff was available but I guess that's part of the charm!!

Great stuff!!!

[archie777]

Hi Rookie,

 

Excellent sets Chris. Always nice to see such excellent and rare items. Will contact you regarding that silver Order of the Leopard

 

Regards

Archie