Venda Police Awards

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Here we have the following award

 

Venda Police Gallantry Cross (Gold) (PCF)

 

The decoration and ribbon are the same as those of the VNF Gallantry Cross (Gold)

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Police Gallantry Cross (Silver) (PCF)

 

The decoration and ribbon are the same as those of the VNF Gallantry Cross (Silver)

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Police Distinguished Service Decoration (SOO)

 

The obverse and ribbon are the same as those of the VNF Distinguished Service Medal

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Police Star for Outstanding Service Decoration (SOE)

 

The ribbon is the same as those of the VNF Outstanding Service Medal

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Here we have the following award

 

Venda Police Medal for Combating Terrorism

 

The ribbon is the same as that of the former VNF Medal for Combating Terrorism. The battle-axes and drum are likewise derived from that medal

Here we have a possible sample of yhe following award

 

Venda Police Medal for Combating Terrorism

 

The ribbon is the same as that of the former VNF Medal for Combating Terrorism. The battle-axes and drum are likewise derived from that medal

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Police Establishment Medal

 

 

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Police Star for Merit

 

The ribbon is the same as that of the former VNF 30 Years Long Service Medal

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Police Medal for Loyal Service

 

The ribbon is the same as that of the former VNF 20 Years Long Service Medal

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Police Medal for Faithful Service

 

The obverse and ribbon is the same as that of the former VNF 10 Years Long Service Medal

[Marcon1]

Hi Archie,

 

Here a few pictures of Venda Police medal variations you may not know of.

 

   (Note: Diff. position suspender - long and short tusks).

 

(Note: Diff. position suspender - long and short tusks).

Two full-size, Venda Police Establishment medals - type 1 and 2 with a corresponding miniature (no ribbon).

MERITORIOUS SERVICE

LOYAL SERVICE

 

FAITHFUL SERVICE

LOYAL SERVICE

LOYAL SERVICE

FAITHFUL SERVICE

Two full-size, Venda Police Medals for Faithful Service =type 1 and 2, with corresponding miniature (NOTE: DIFF. SUSPENDER !!)

 

Kind regards, Marcon1.

 

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Hi Marcon1,

 

I have most of them, but that information is on my laptop and I have to print a book for my collection, before I can get it out for publication.

 

Is this your medals, of only your pictures?

 

Thanks for letting me know

 

Regards

Archie

 

 

[Marcon1]

Hi Archie,

 

A few my own, the rest just pictures i gathered through the years for my own information.

I wish I had them, but it's almost impossible to buy them these days at normal prices.

Ebay is way to expensive - both in prices and postage.

I used to buy a lot of SA medals (Incl. homelands and SWA) on BidorBuy (BoBshop) but most sellers these days will not send items through SAPO International Mail (which always took 3 to 3,5 months to arrive in The Netherlands - talk about snail mail !!) and SAPO is now bankrupt and having the medals send by courier is to expensive.

You buy a medal for R150 and you have to pay R500+ for shipment - that is more than they are worth.

And if that is not annoying enough, EU rules changed last year on small parcels being send from outside the EU and PostNL (because of customs) will now intercept all parcels and ask for declaration of contains (value) so that they can get money out of me = 21% of the value (tax) + a handling fee.

Which makes it even more expensive.

So my collecting is on a hold right now.

 

Marcon1.

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Hi Marcon1,

 

You can send me an email, if you're interested, then I will share the details of a friend of mine, who helps me for the past 39 years

 

He designed all SAPS and Munisipality Police Awards in SA

 

When I buy stuff from the US or UK, I normally use DHL, because its the safest way l, despite the shipping costs

 

Otherwise, the seller ship to a friend of mine, in the US or UK and the I wait until somebody comes to SA and bring it with

 

I get most of my USSR stuff from friends who stay there and work with my other friends in Iraq. Got a parcel 2 weeks ago from Georgia in Europe

 

I would love to get clearer pictures of some of those you've sent, if possible. If I may add those that I don't have yet, in my book

 

I will try to cover Transkei DF, PS and Police today, with the pictures and drawings that I have

 

Regards

Archie

 

 

[Marcon1]

Hi Archie,

 

Are these of any help ?

Distinguished Service Decoration - short tusks variety.

Police Establishment medal - type 1 dark brown variety.

Police Force Medal for Loyal Service

Police Force medal for Faithful Service

 

It's not much, but every bit helps.

If you can use them, feel free to do so.

Regards, Marcon1.

[archie777]

Hi Marcon1,

 

Thanks a million, I will definitely use them and really appreciate your help

 

Busy day today and couldn't do the Transkei DF, Police and Prisons, but will hopefully go better tomorrow

 

Regards

Archie

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If anyone needs more information, feel free to contact me anytime

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Venda Police Gallantry Cross (Gold) (PCF)  

 

Instituted to recognize signal acts of valour by members of the Venda Police who, in the discharge of their functions or in protecting or saving property or life, have lost or genuinely imperiled their lives.

 

Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988.

 

This decoration and ribbon are the same as those of the Venda National Force Gallantry Cross (Gold).

 

General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.

Megan & Marco,

 

I will add better pictures with more information with all the awards for Venda Police

 

Regards

Archie

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Venda Police Gallantry Cross (Silver) (PCF)

 

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

 

Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988.

 

This decoration and ribbon are the same as those of the Venda National Force Gallantry Cross (Silver).

 

General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.

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Venda Police Distinguished Service Decoration (SOO)

 

Awarded only to Officers of the General Staff of the Venda Police who has distinguished himself by meritorious   service promoting the efficiency of the Venda Police and who has contributed actively in preserving the security of the Republic of Venda.

 

Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988.

 

This obverse and ribbon are the same as those of the former Venda National Force Distinguished Service Medal, but with superior execution.

 

General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.

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Venda Police Star for Outstanding Service (SOE)

 

(1) Awarded to a member of the Venda Police.                                              

(a) in the execution of his duties as described in the said Act or the regulations promulgated in terms thereof or in protecting or saving or endeavouring to protect or to save life or property has displayed particular bravery, exceptional ingenuity, skill or perseverance; or                               

(b) in the execution of his duties has rendered outstanding service to members of a dynasty or Heads of State or Government; or       

                       

(c) has distinguished himself through outstanding resourcefulness, leadership, sense of responsibility and setting a personal example to any branch of the Police.

 

(2) To a person, not being a member of the Venda Police, who has rendered exceptional service in promoting the efficiency of the Police.

 

Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President P R Mphephu on 13 July 1985.

 

The ribbon is the same as that of the former Venda National Force Outstanding Service Medal.

 

General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.

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Venda Police Establishment Medal

 

Instituted for award to persons who on 1 April 1985, the date of the establishment of the Venda Police, rendered Police functions to the Force, or any person who has rendered services towards the establishment of the Venda Police. 

 

Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988.

 

General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.

 

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Venda Police Star for Merit     

 

Awarded to any person who:       

 

(1) On or at any time subsequent to the 13th day of September 1979 was a member of the Venda National Force, established under section 2 of the repealed Venda National Force Act 1979 (Act 11 of 1979), and who subsequent to the 1st day of April 1985 is or was a member of the Venda Police, established under section 2 of the Venda Police Act 1985 (Act 4 of 1985), and who: 

 

(a) In the execution  of his functions as described in the said Act of the regulations promulgated in terms thereof, as such a member has, on or after the aforementioned dates, rendered services of a particularly meritorious or exemplary nature; or

 

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

 

(2) Has rendered services of a particularly meritorious nature to the Venda Police.

 

Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988.

 

The ribbon is the same as that of the former Venda National Force 30 year Long Service Medal. The elephant’s Head is likewise derived from that medal. The rim, charges and suspender and polished and the rest of the medal is frosted.

 

General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.

 

Attached is the approved medal, with samples

Samples

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Venda Police Medal for Loyal Service

 

“Awarded to a member of the Venda Police ... who had served ... for a period of service of not less than twenty years ... [and] has displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct”.

 

Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988.

 

The obverse and the ribbon is the same as that of the former Venda National Force 20 year Long Service Medal, but with superior execution. The rim, charges and suspender are polished and the rest of the medal is frosted.

 

General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.         

 

Attached is also a sample in btonze 

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Venda Police Medal for Faithful Service

 

“Awarded to a member of the Venda Police ... who had served ... for a period of at least ten years ... [and] has displayed an irreproachable character and excellent conduct”.

 

Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988.

 

The obverse and the ribbon is the same as that of the former Venda National Force 10 year Long Service Medal, but with superior execution. The rim, charges and suspender are polished and the rest of the medal is frosted.

 

General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988.

 

Attached is the approved medal and sample

 

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Venda Police Medal for Combating Terrorism

 

Instituted for award to a person who on or at any time subsequent to the 1st day of April 1985:

 

(1)   As a member of the Venda Police, or in support of the Venda Police 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 who in the execution of such duties displayed exceptional vigilance, zeal, ingenuity, skill or leadership; or        

 

(2)   as a member of the Venda Police, or in support of the Venda Police, performed counter-insurgency duties for at least 90 days, which period may be cumulative, in an area declared as operational area, and behave in an exemplary manner; or

 

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

 

Instituted with effect from 1 April 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President F N Ravele on 13 July 1988.

 

The ribbon is the same as that of the former Venda Force Medal for Combating Terrorism. The battle-axes and drum are likewise derived from that medal.

 

General Notice No. 130 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 16, No. 153 dated 9 December 1988

 

Attached are 3 variants and a sample with a straight suspender and different reverse.