Venda National Force Awards

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Here we have the following award

 

Venda National Force Gallantry Cross (Gold) (PCF)

Here we have the following award

 

Venda National Force Gallantry Cross (Silver) (PCF)

 

Also the same abbreviation as the (Gold Cross) PRAEFECTURAE CRUX FORTITUDINIS

Here we have the following award

 

Venda National Force Distinguished Service Medal (SOO)

Here we have the following award

 

Venda National Force Outstanding Service Medal (SOE)

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Here we have the following award

 

Venda National Force Medal for Combating Terrorism

Here we have a possible sample for the following award

 

Venda National Force Medal for Combating Terrorism

Here we have the following award

 

Venda National Force Long Service Medal - 30 Years

Here we have the following award

 

Venda National Force Long Service Medal - 20 Years

Here we have the following award

 

Venda National Force Long Service Medal - 10 Years

Here we have a possible sample for the following award

 

Venda National Force Long Service Medal - 10 Years

[Megan]

Dearest Archie, would you happen to have higher quality images of any of these?

 

[archie777]

Hi Megan,

 

I will definitely send the pictures tomorrow from my laptop to my mobile and will add better pictures with descriptions

 

Will finish with Bophuthatswana Police tonight

 

Regards

Archie

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Venda National Force Gallantry Cross (Gold) (PCF)

 

Instituted to recognise signal acts of valour by members of the Venda National Force who, in the discharge of their functions or in protecting or saving property or life, have lost or genuinely imperilled their lives.

 

Instituted with effect from 13 September 1979 in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985.

 

General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

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Venda National Force Gallantry Cross (Silver) (PCF)

 

Instituted to recognise signal acts of valour (less meritorious than for the Cross in Gold) by members of the Venda National Force who, in the discharge of their functions or in protecting or saving property or life, have lost or genuinely imperilled their lives.

 

Instituted with effect from 13 September 1979 in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985.

 

General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

 

The ribbons for both the gold and silver Gallantry Crosses, are very hard to find

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Venda National Force Distinguished Service Medal (SOO)

 

Awarded only to Officers of the General Staff of the Venda National Force who distinguished themselves through meritorious service promoting the efficiency of the Venda National Force and who contributed actively to the security of the Republic of Venda.

 

Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985.

 

General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

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Venda National Force Outstanding Service Medal (SOE)

Instituted to members of the Venda National Force who:                               

(1) in the execution of their duties or in protecting or saving or endeavouring to protect or to save life or property displayed particular gallantry, exceptional ingenuity, skill or perseverance; or                                    (2) rendered outstanding service to members of a dynasty or Heads of State or Government; or                                                  (3) distinguished themselves through outstanding resourcefulness, leadership, sense of responsibility and setting a personal example to any branch of the Force.

 

Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985.

 

General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

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Venda National Force Long Service Medal (30 Years)

 

Instituted for award to a person

(a)       in the discharge of his functions ... rendered service of a particularly meritorious or exemplary nature; or

(b)      as such a member has, for a period of service of not less than 30 years ... displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct,   

(c)     has rendered service of a particularly meritorious nature to the Venda National Force.

 

Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985.

 

General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

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Wrong spacing

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Venda National Force Long Service Medal (20 Years)

 

Instituted for award to members of the Venda National Force who had served for a period of service of not less than 20 years and had displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct.

 

Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985.

 

General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

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Venda National Force Long Service Medal (10 Years)  

 

Instituted for award only to members of the Venda National Force who had served for a period of service of not less than 10 years and had displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct.

 

Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985.

 

The idea of using a young baobab tree on the obverse was suggested by President Mphephu himself.

 

General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985.

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Venda National Force Long Service Medal (10 Years) (Proto Type)            

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Venda National Force Long Service Medal (10 Years) (Alternative Design)        

 

Art Card and design (Not approved)    

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Venda National Force Medal for Combating

 

Instituted for award to a person who on or after 13 September 1979:           

(1) As a member of the Venda National Force or in support of the Force had been involved in combat with terrorists or in the course of performance of duties in connection with the prevention and combating of terrorism, sustained injuries arising from terrorist activities ... or displayed exceptional vigilance, zeal, ingenuity, skill or leadership; or                                      

(2) as a member ... performed counter-insurgency duty for at least 90 days ...; or

(3) rendered exceptional and outstanding service to the Venda National Force in the combating of terrorism;

(4) as a member of the Venda National Force was stationed permanently for a continuous period of at least 12 months in the area and behaved in an exemplary manner.             

 

Instituted in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 8 February 1985.

 

General Notice No. 2 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 17 dated 15 March 1985

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Megan & Marco,

 

Please let me know if you need any other Homeland pictures

 

Regards

Archie

[Megan]

Those are wonderful, thank you.... should keep me out of mischief for a while.

[archie777]

Hi Megan, 

 

You're welcome and let me know where I can help again

 

Regards

Archie

[Megan]

You are very kind and generous... and I much prefer having images I know I may use rather than scavenging from sales sites and the like. Now many auction houses have given me the run of their catalogues, but a lot of South African medals don't make it as far as European (or American/Canadian) auction houses!

[archie777]

Hi Megan,

 

On the Homelands I still need a lot, but have most of the others in my collection

 

Regards

Archie

[Megan]

Does anyone have a good image of the Venda Independence Medal?

[archie777]

Hi Megan,

 

There you go

 

Regards

Archie

[archie777]

Hi Megan,

 

Here we have a possible sample, because I couldn't get any information on it, but its also a Venda Independence Medal

 

Regards

Archie

[Megan]

Thank you, Archie.

 

The first one has the same obverse as described & shown on Wikipedia, but they claim the reverse (which they don't have an image of) bears the arms of the Republic of Venda.

 

Your second example has the arms of the Republic of Venda on the obverse, and the information/date of independence on the reverse.

 

I just love medals!!!!

[archie777]

Morning Megan,

 

My pleasure and I'm also glad to be of any help.

 

According to the information I have, you are correct, but somewhere they changed it.

 

I couldn't find any information on the second medal and yes, I love my medals as well.

 

There is so many interesting information.

 

Regards

Archie