Venda Defence Force Awards

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Here we have the following award

 

Venda Defence Force Gallantry Gold

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Defence Force Gallantry Cross Silver (GCS)

 

The post-nominal letters for the gold cross is (GCG)

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Defence Force Gallantry Cross Silver (GCS) Sample

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Defence Force Distinguished Service Medal Gold

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Defence Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Defence Force Medal

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Here we have the following award

 

Venda Defence Force General Service Medal

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Defence Force Long Service Medal - 30 Years

 

This medal was approved for the Venda Department of Prisons and the ribbon for the VDF. The medal approved for the Venda DF, was awarded to the Venda Department of Prisons, with their approved ribbon

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Defence Force Long Service Medal - 20 Years

 

This medal was approved for the Venda Department of Prisons and the ribbon for the VDF. The medal approved for the Venda DF, was awarded to the Venda Department of Prisons, with their approved ribbon

Here we have the following award

 

Venda Defence Force Long Service Medal - 10 Years

 

This medal was approved for the Venda Department of Prisons and the ribbon for the VDF. The medal approved for the Venda DF, was awarded to the Venda Department of Prisons, with their approved ribbon

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This set is only a collectors set and not those of a recipient. However, I can confirm that all 9 medals of the Venda Defence Force, were issued during the existance of Venda

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

[Megan]

Venda Defence Force Medal

 

[archie777]

Hi Megan,

 

You are correct

 

Enjoy your weekend with the medals

 

Regards

Archie

[Megan]

I did, thank you... I knew what that was, I mostly wanted to show the image quality I'm searching for to put on the website.
 

Your images on this thread are wonderful for identification purposes, so I know what I am looking for... 🤓

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Hi Megan,

 

You're always welcome and let me know if you need anything

 

Regards

Archie

[Megan]

You're very kind, Archie.

 

If you do come across better quality images of the other awards from Venda I'd be extremetly grateful.

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Hi Megan, just let me know which one, then I will assist where I can

 

Regards

Archie

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Hi Megan,

 

I have all the medals in thid topic

 

If you need any clearer pictures or information, please let me know

 

Regards

Archie

[Megan]

Venda Defence Force Gallantry Cross Gold

Venda Defence Force Gallantry Cross Silver  (found one online but poor quality!)

Venda Defence Force Distinguished Service Medal Gold

Venda Defence Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver (the one I found online is a) not the right medal and b) poor quality anyway!)

Venda Defence Force General Service Medal

 

Not that there's a rush, I have plenty to be getting on with, not to mention that work is crazy busy right now, It's that daily medal that keeps me sane!

 

 

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Hi Megan,

 

I will mail them to my mibile and cover them as soon as we're back at home

 

Regards

Archie

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Gallantry Cross: Gold (GCG) (1985-94)

Awarded for extreme courage or supreme bravery or valour beyond the normal call of duty.

 

A gold cross pattee, depicting a gold hare's bobtail within a red circlet (obverse) and the Venda coat of arms (reverse).

 

Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 December 1984.

 

Government Notice No. 6 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 15 dated 8 February 1985.

 

Nine of these decorations were awarded.

[Megan]

Oh, Archie, you darling!

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Sorry I'm so late, but we had internet issues

Here is the art card for the Gallantry Cross Gold

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Gallantry Cross: Silver (GCS) (1985-94)

Awarded for courage or bravery or valour beyond the normal call of duty.

A silver cross pattee, depicting a gold hare's bobtail within a red circlet (obverse) and the Venda coat of arms (reverse).

 

Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 December 1984.

 

Government Notice No. 6 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 15 dated 8 February 1985.

 

Eighteen (18) of these decorations were awarded.

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Gallantry Cross Silver (GCS) sample

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Distinguished Service Medal (Gold) (1985-94)

Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty.

A circular gold medal displaying the letter V and two interlaced rings (obverse) and "For Distinguished Service - Kha u Fulufhedzea Mushumeni" (reverse).

 

Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 March 1985.

 

Government Notice No. 22 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 50 dated 26 April 1985.

 

Seventeen (17) of these decorations were awarded.

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Distinguished Service Medal (Silver) (1985-94)

Awarded for outstanding service and devotion to duty.

 

A circular silver medal displaying the letter V and two interlaced rings (obverse) and "For Distinguished Service - Kha u Fulufhedzea Mushumeni" (reverse).

 
Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 19 March 1985.

 

Government Notice No. 22 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 50 dated 26 April 1985.

 

Twenty seven (27) of these decorations were awarded.

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Venda Defence Force General Service Medal (1985-94)

 

Awarded for service in defence of Venda or in the prevention or suppression of terrorism.

 

A circular bronze medal depicting two crossed battle-axes in front of a traditional drum (obverse) and the Venda coat of arms (reverse).

Instituted with effect from 1 January 1985 in terms of a Warrant signed by President PR Mphephu on 8 February 1985.

 

Government Notice No. 9 in the Republic of Venda Government Gazette, Vol. 13, No. 23 dated 22 March 1985.

 

Forty-six (46) of these medals were awarded.

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Hi Megan,

 

I have a numbered Venda Defence Force General Service Medal and will take pictures tomorrow

 

Regards

Archie

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Hi Megan,

 

Look at the Gallantry Cross Gold. The enamel is like my silver cross

 

Here is a complete set of all Venda Defence Force (VDF) Awards

 

As a matter of interest, all these medals were issued during the existence of the VDF. Totals as follows, from left to right, 9; 18; 17; 27; 154; 46; 8: 9 and 381.

 

Regards

Archie

[Megan]

Magic - thank you, Archie!

 

It's going to be very difficult to spend today marking student work when I know these goodies are here waiting for me!

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Hi Megan,

 

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

 

I will cover the SAP and hopefully SAPS awards today. Might use 1 of your pictures

 

Strongs and have a wonderful day and week

 

Regards

Archie