Ciskei Defence Force Awards

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Marcon1,

Here we have the Ciskei Defence Force Medal for Merit (30 Years Service)

The 20 Years Service medal looks simular, but in silver, with the wordin IMBASA YENKONZO ENYANISEKILEYO on the reverse

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Marco & Megan 

 

Look at this Sandile Decoration/Medal

 

No records could be found

[Marcon1]

Hi Archie,

 

Sandile Decoration (SD) (1981-1995/1981-1994)
Awarded to senior officers, for meritorious service which contributed to Ciskeian state security.

Insignia: A circular gold-plated medal depicting a bust of King Sandile (obverse), and the Ciskeian coat of arms (reverse).

 (wrong ribbon)

 

Yours looks like silver and has a different reverse (Coat of Arms) -Could this be a case where they used the wrong obverse for the Sandile Decoration (military) (SD) as shown below ??

 

Sandile Decoration (Military) (SD) (1988-1994)

Insignia: A circular silver medal depicting the CDF's eagle emblem in a laurel wreath (obverse) and the Ciskei coat of arms (reverse).

 

Regards, Marcon1.

 

What ever is the case, nice medal and I wish I had it in my collection 🙂

Edited May 4 by Marcon1

[archie777]

Hi Marco,

 

Yes, I picked that up as well. I got this one from a friend at the medal section, but couldn't find any information anywhere. 

 

Regards

Archie

[Marcon1]

Hi Archie,

 

You mentioned 'the medal section' before, what is that ?

A shop were one can buy medals (if so, address please) or part of the SA Military where people can get there medals (replacements).

 

Regards, Marcon1.

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Hi Marco,

 

Unfortunately not a shop, but the official medal store where all awards are kept and issued from.

 

I had a Col friend there before, but long gone.

 

I will send you a personal message on a contact.

 

Regards

Archie

[Megan]

Had to resort to some jiggery-pokery as the only image I had was on the wrong ribbon, but here's the Chief of the Ciskei Defence Force Commendation Medal. It was instituted in 1992 and awarded in a single class to all ranks for service commended by the Chief of the Ciskei Defence Force. It was discontinued on the reabsorption of the Republic of Ciskei into South Africa on 27 April 1994.

 

 

The medal is bronze, 38mm in diameter. The obverse depicts the eagle emblem of the Ciskei Defence Force within a double circle and the inscription CHIEF C.D.F. COMMENDATION. The reverse bears the arms of the Republic of Ciskei. The ribbon is yellow with a light blue edged white central stripe and dark green and red edges.

 

[archie777]

Hi Megan,

 

Maybe I forgot to cover Ciskei Defence Force, but I couldn't find the posts

 

I will cover all CDF awards today

 

Regards

Archie

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Ciskeian Cross for Valour (CCV)

 

Instituted in 1988

 

Awarded to members or former members of the Ciskei Defence Force who, in the presence of the enemy, performed some daring or pre-eminent act of valour, self sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty.

 

Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 2 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988.

 

Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988.

 

300 were manufactured and delivered to the Ciskeian Defence Force, but none were awarded.

[Megan]

Lovely....

 

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Ciskeian Cross for Gallantry (CCG)

 

Instituted in 1988

 

Awarded to members or former members of the Ciskei Defence Force or members or former members of any other military force, to recognice performance of an act of conspicuous gallantry or distinguished conduct under fire or on operations against the enemy,

 

Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 3 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988.

 

Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988.

 

300 were manufactured and delivered to the Ciskeian Defence Force, but none were awarded.

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Ciskeian Cross for Bravery (CCB)

 

Instituted in 1988

 

Awarded to members or former members of the Ciskei Defence Force or members or former members of any other military force, to recognice performance of an act of gallantry or the display of conspicuous bravery during operations against the enemy.

 

Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 4 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988.

 

Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988.

 

1000 were manufactured and delivered to the Ciskeian Defence Force, but none were awarded.

[Marcon1]

Hi Archie,

 

I've a picture/drawing of a Cross of Gallantry with a sideways head - any idea ??

 

Regards, Marcon1.

[archie777]

Hi Marco,

 

That was a sample, but never approved

 

Regards

Archie

[Marcon1]

Thank you.

 

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Sandile Decoration (Military Division) (SD)

 

Instituted in 1988

 

Awarded to senior officers or former senior officers of the Ciskeian Defence Force, to recognice distinguished leadership, meritorious service contributing to the security of the State or outstanding service to members of a dynasty or to heads of State or Government.

 

Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 5 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988.

 

Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988.

 

It could not be ascertained how many were manufactured or awarded. The decoration was designed to be of sterling silver, gilded with 24ct gold, but it was never gilded. 

The only difference between the decoration and the medal, was the ribbon.

[Megan]

The Ciskeian authorities certainly believed in being prepared, didn't they? Huge orders of awards that (thankfully) were never awarded.

 

Now to figure out where to put them, the Consolidated Order of Precedence of 11 March 2005 quite naturally didn't bother with things that never got awarded!

 

Great to see them, however, thank you Archie.

[archie777]

You're welcome Megan.

 

Yes they never bother about them

 

Hope to be of more help

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Sandile Medal (SM)

 

Instituted in 1988

 

Awarded to members or former members of the Ciskeian Defence Force, to recognice the rendering of valuable service characterised by devotion to duty or the display of leadership of a high order.
 

Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 6 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988.

 

Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988.

 

300 were manufactured, but only 4 were awarded.

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Ciskeian Defence Medal

 

Instituted in 1988

 

Awarded to members of the Ciskeian Defence Force, to recognise active involvement in preventing or combating subversion or terrorism, unrest or other internal disorder in the Republic of Ciskei.
 

Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 7 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988.

 

Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988.

 

600 were manufactured, but only 26 were awarded.

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Defence Force Medal for Merit

 

Instituted in 1988

 

Awarded to Permanent Force members of the Ciskeian Defence Force who have during a period of not less than 30 years displayed irreproachable character and exemplary conduct.
 

Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 8 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988.

 

Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988.

 

It could not be ascertained how many were manufactured, but non were awarded. 

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Defence Force Medal for Faithful Service

 

Instituted in 1988

 

Awarded to Permanent Force members of the Ciskeian Defence Force who have during a period of not less than 20 years displayed irreproachable character and exemplary conduct.
 

Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 9 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988.

 

Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988.

 

It could not be ascertained how many were manufactured, but non were awarded. 

This medal is the same as the merit medal, but in silver, with the wording IMBASA YENKONZO ENYANISEKILEYO on the reverse.

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Defence Force Medal for Long Service

 

Instituted in 1988

 

Awarded to Permanent Force members of the Ciskeian Defence Force who have during a period of not less than 10 years displayed irreproachable character and exemplary conduct.
 

Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 10 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988.

 

Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988.

 

1000 were manufactured, but unknown how many were awarded. 

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President's Medal for Shooting

 

Instituted in 1988

 

Awarded annually to the champion shot of the Ciskeian Defence Force. A clasp denoting the year of award to be worn on the ribbon.
 

Warrant dated 16 February 1988 published under Proclamation No. 11 of 1988 by the President of the Republic of Ciskei. The regulations were published under Government Notice No. 8 of 1988.

 

Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 16 No. 11 of 11 March 1988.

 

1000 were manufactured, but unknown how many were awarded. 

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Chief of the Ciskeian Defence Force Commendation Medal

 

Instituted in 1992

 

Awarded to any member of the Ciskeian Defence Force, who distinguished himself by service of a high order. 
 

Warrant signed on 9 July 1992, published under Proclamation No. 12 of 1992 by the Chairman of the Council of State of the Republic of Ciskei. 

 

Republic of Ciskei Government Gazette, Vol. 20, No. 82 of 24 July 1992.

 

Unknown how many were manufactured, but 33 were awarded. 

 

A friend of mine, also received this decoration.