Transkei Police Awards

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Unfortunately a very bad drawing, but will hope get a better picture soon

 

Here we have the following award from the first series

 

Transkeian Police Cross for Bravery (CT)

 

The institution of this award was approved, but no records could be found that it was manufactured or awarded

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Here we have the following award from the first series (1976 - 1987)

 

Transkeian Police Medal for Faithful Service (Silver)

 

Was awarded for a period of not less than 30 years service

Here we have the following award from the first series (1976 - 1987)

The second image of the above mentioned award is wrong. Here is the correct picture

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Unfortunately a drawing, but will hopefully get a better picture soon

 

Here we have the following award from the second series (1987 - 1994)

 

Transkeian Police Gallantry Cross

The correct colours of the ribbon for the decoration mentioned above

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Here we have the following award from the second series (1987 - 1994)

 

Transkeian Police Decoration for Distinguished Service

 

The decoration with the green enamel, is part of my collection. The Transkeian COA came lose and got lost

Here we have the following award from the second series (1987 - 1994)

 

Transkeian Police Medal for Efficient Service

 

Also part of my collection

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Here we have the following award from the second series (1987 - 1994)

 

Unfortunately only a drawing

 

Transkeian Police Medal for Combating Terrorism

Here we have the following award from the second series (1987 - 1994)

 

Transkeian Police Faithful Service Medal (35 years)

Here we have the following award from the second series (1987 - 1994)

 

Transkeian Police Faithful Service Medal (30 years)

 

Unfortunately bad pictures, but hope to get better pictures soon

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Here we have the following award from the second series (1987 - 1994)

 

Transkeian Police Faithful Service Medal (20 years)

 

This medal is identical to the silver medal for 30 years in the first series which was institured in 1975, and the ribbon is identical to that of the medal for 18 years in the same series

 

Part of my collection

Here we have the following award from the second series (1987 - 1994)

 

Transkeian Police Faithful Service Medal (10 years)

 

This medal is identical to the bronze medal for 18 years in the first series, although the ribbon differs

 

Part of my collection

[Marcon1]

Hi Archie,

 

Are these of any use ?

 

TP Faithful Service Medal (30 years)

 

Regards, Marcon1.

TP Medal for Faithful Service: Bronze (1976-85) (1975-1986)
For 18 years service.

 

 

[Megan]

Brilliant stuff... scribbling notes furiously...

[archie777]

Hi Marcon,

 

Thanks but I have the TP 18 years medal in my collection

 

I have the same pictures. Thanks for looking out for me

 

Regards

Archie

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Megan & Marcon1,

 

Look at this information regarding the Transkei Police 25th Anniversary Medal

 

Regards

Archie

[archie777]

Hi Megan & Marcon1,

 

The references that I have for the following awards, as follows:. This is from the Transkei Police awards in the "First Series" (1975 - 1986) correct dates

 

1. Transkeian Police Cross for Bravery (CT)

 

Warrant by the Cabinet of the Transkei in terms of Section 23(2) of the Transkeian Police Act 1966, (Act No. 5 of 1966, published under Government Notice No. 47 of 16 May 1975.

 

2. Transkeian Police Medals for Faithful Service (Silver) for 30 years and (Bronze) for 18 years

 

Warrant by the Cabinet of the Transkei in terms of Section 23(2) of the Transkeian Police Act 1966, (Act No. 5 of 1966, published under Government Notice No. 48 of 16 May 1975.

 

As for all other awards manufactured for the "Second Series" (1987 - 1994), no records could be found, except for the Art Carts from the State Heraldry. Those will appear in my book

 

Regards

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