Bophuthatswana Police Awards

[archie777]

For any information needed on Bophuthatswans Police Awards, please look at my posts on the site

 

Small part of my collection attached

 

Feel free to contact me anytime

 

Archie Meyer

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Here we have the late Gen Seleke (RIP) Commissioner of tge Bophuthatswana Police, wearing his well earned awards

[Marcon1]

Hiya,

 

Question concerning this medal (Bophuthatswana Police Independence Medal)

 

BOPH. POL. IND. MED. = privately done or another variation ??

Regards, Marcon1.

 

Also, 

CP Insignia for Merit (1981-1995)
For (I) particularly meritorious or exemplary service, or (II) 30 years service.

Insignia: A circular silver medal displaying the Ciskeian coat of arms (obverse) and the CP badge (reverse).

 

According to an official document, there are two variations of this medal. The one as listed, and an alternate variation where the badge is set abaisse and there above a curved inscription 30 YRS.

 

PICTURE OF ALTERNATE VARIATION WANTED.

Edited April 27 by Marcon1

[archie777]

Hi Marco,

 

As far as for the Bophuthatswana Police Independence Medal, it look the same as mine. My picture is unfortunately not clear.

 

I saw the records regarding a second design for the Ciskeian Police Insignia for Merit 30 Years, but only saw a bad picture of the miniature with the 30 YRS

 

 

[Marcon1]

Hi Archie,

 

I asked about the Bophuthatswana Police Independence Medal because I also have  this picture -

This one is without the BOPH. POL. IND. MED. engraving.

 

Regards, Marcon1.

[archie777]

Hi Marco, yes its the same as mine in my collection

 

When I took my pictures, the light was bad

[Marcon1]

Hi Archie,

 

This is the post I mentioned.

 

Can anyone tell me which of these 2 medals was issued first and how long they where issued before they were replaced with the second version.

I have 2 types of this medal in my collection. (Both are full size).

        

This version has English and Afrikaans language on back. (FAITHFUL SERVICE - TROU DIENS)

This version has English and Native language on back. (FAITHFUL SERVICE - TIRELO YA BOIKANYEGO)

Also note the difference on front (use of red).

Here is one I only have a picture of:

 

Note the difference on front (red).

 

Regards, Marcon1.

 

[archie777]

Hi Marco,

 

Thanks for the pictures. 

 

Good to see the last one is named

 

I got mine from the stores in Pretoria and seems like both types were issued

 

No records regarding the two different types

 

Regards

Archie

 

 

[Megan]

Not a particularly good image, but here's the Bophuthatswana Police Medal for Combating Terrorism

 

[archie777]

Hi Megan,

 

When I started posting on this site, I didn't know how to start a new topic and posted most different Homelands awards under other topics that already exist.

 

I've tried to get my pictures that I posted on Bophuthatswana Police awards, but couldn't find them.

 

I have the Bop Medal for Combating Terrorism with a bar.

 

If you want pictures, please let me know and anything else you would like.

 

Have a great evening.

 

Regards

Archie

[Marcon1]

Hi Archie,

 

A picture of the bar would be most welcome.

 

Marcon1.

[archie777]

Hi Marco,

 

I will definitely post pictures later

 

Regards

Archie

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Bophuthatswana Police Cross for Bravery (RYGT)

 

Instituted “to recognise signal acts of valour displayed by members of the Bophuthatswana Police Force who, in the discharge of their functions or in protecting or saving life and property have actually imperilled or have lost their lives”.

 

Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 104 dated 8 July 1988.

[Megan]

Ooh, what a delight to find after another hard day's marking. Fair put a smile on my face!

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Bophuthatswana Police Medal for Outstanding Leadership (SOO)

 

Awarded in recognition of any “outstanding devotion to duty displayed or service of a particularly meritorious nature rendered by Commissioned Officers of the Bophuthatswana Police Force in the discharge of their functions; and to recognise meritorious, outstanding or devoted service rendered by Commissioned Officers of the South African Police Force to the Republic of Bophuthatswana for the purpose of or on the attainment of its independence or the establishment of the Bophuthatswana Police Force.

 

Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 104 dated 8 July 1988.

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Bophuthatswana Police Medal for Combating Terrorism

 

Awarded to a person who, on or at any time after 6th day of December 1977, as a member of or in support of the Bophuthatswana Police was involved in combat with terrorists ... sustaining injuries arising from terrorist activities or in the execution of each duties displayed exceptional vigilance, zeal, ingenuity, skill or leadership;                               

performed counter-insurgency duty for at least three months, or rendered exceptional and outstanding service to the Bophuthatswana Police in the combating of terrorism.

 

Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 104 dated 8 July 1988.

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Bophuthatswana Independence Police Medal

 

Warrant by the Executive Council of the Republic of Bophuthatswana, signed by Brigadier Seleke the Commissioner of Police, published under Government Notice No. 21 of ...... (the date of the publication is not known, but would have been before January 1983).

 

Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 12, No. 32 dated 25 January 1983.

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Bophuthatswana Police Decoration for Distinguished Service (TK)

 

Awarded in recognition of distinguished service to the Bophuthatswana Police.

 

Rule 3 of the Schedule which was published with the Warrant, determined, inter alia, that “As a special distinction the decoration may also be awarded in “gold” Rule 5 authorised the use of the post-nominal letters TK (being the abbreviation of “Tirelo e e kgethegileng” which means “Service with distinction”.

 

The first award in gold was made to the State President of Bophuthatswana Kgosi Dr L M Mangope, and the first award in silver to the Deputy Minister of Police and Prisons, Hon. A N Segoe at a Bophuthatswana Police passing out parade at Mmabatho on 30 October 1992.    

 

Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 21, No. 234 dated 2 October 1992.

 

Unfortunately only drawings

 

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Bophuthatswana Police Star for Merit   

      

Awarded to “a person of the Bophuthatswana Police who ... on or after the 6th day of December 1977... has served for a period of not less than 30 years and who has displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct”. Service in the South African Police Force counted as qualifying service.

 

Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 104 dated 8 July 1988.

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Bophuthatswana Police Star for Faithful Service  

 

Awarded to “a member of the Bophuthatswana Police Force who ... on or after the 6th day of December 1977... has served for a period of not less than 20 years and who has displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct”. Service in the South African Police Force counted as qualifying service.

 

Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 12, No. 32 dated 25 January 1983.

 

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Bophuthatswana Police Medal for Faithful Service          

       

Awarded to “a member of the Bophuthatswana Police Force who ... on or after the 6th day of December 1977... has served for a period of not less than 10 years and who has displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct”. Service in the South African Police Force counted as qualifying service.

 

Bophuthatswana Government Gazette, Vol. 12, No. 32 dated 25 January 1983.

[Megan]

Fantastic stuff, keep it coming please...🤓