Ciskei Defence Force Awards

[archie777]

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 Saturday at 18:22 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.

[archie777]

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