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    UDF & SADF Awards from 1952


    archie777

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    Here we have the following award:

     

    Castle of Good Hope Decoration

     

    Different variations

     

    1. With Royal Cypher in 18ct gold, plated base metal and brass finish

     

    2. Royal Cypher erased in 18ct gold 

     

    3. Post 1961 manufacture with COA in the middle on the reverse

     

     

     

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    Castle of Good Hope Decoration (CGH) (Royal Cypher) (Brassy Finish) (2).JPG

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    Castle of Good Hope Decoration (CGH) (Royal Cypher) (Brassy Finish) (4).JPG

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    Here we have the following award:

     

    Louw Wepener Decoration

     

    Post Nominal Letters LWD

     

    Variations

    1. With Royal Cypher

     

    2. Royal Cypher erased

     

    3. With big COA on the reverse

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    Here we have the following award:

     

    Southern Cross Medal (1952)

     

    Variations

     

    1. Royal Cypher with double face suspender

     

    2. Big COA on reverse with uniface suspender

     

    3. Big COA on reverse with double face suspender

     

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    Here we have the following award:

     

    John Chard Decoration

     

    Here we have numerous variations

     

    I have a bronze decoration in my collection with a number. Error during manufacturing

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    John Chard Dekorasie (Rim) (Vloot) (2).JPG

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    John Chard Dekorasie (Rim)  (Matt) (2).JPG

    John Chard Dekorasie (Rim)  (Matt) (3).JPG

    John Chard Dekorasie (Glad) (Chrome) (2).JPG

    John Chard Dekorasie (Glad) (Chrome) (4).JPG

    John Chard Dekorasie (Glad) (Matt) (JCD Bar) (2).JPG

    John Chard Dekorasie (Glad) (Matt) (JCD Bar) (4).JPG

    John Chard Dekorasie (Brons) (1).JPG

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    Hi Archie,

     

    A few you missed.

     

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    Also exist with hallmark below Coat of Arms.

     

    1.jpg.9678dcf7009a42a374c920e0ffe96eeb.jpg2.jpg.f313a6ef976126e0448a278cb06575f1.jpg (SA MINT ERROR)

    Add. info = Full size John Chard Decoration. The decoration was issued in silver, and later in chrome or white metal. This Decoration is done with a Bronze wash finish as would be the case for the John Chard medal. This is probably a rare mistake made by the S.A. Mint during the manufacturing process. The Decoration is numbered on the back with the number 9318 engraved on the back. Mint error. (Personal note: I have one in my own collection numbered: 9334 – from the same batch ??). - After some enquiries from a very well known South African militaria collector Mr. John Goodridge. i found out that a batch of these medal/decorations were wrongly minted and issued to a unit in Kwazulu Natal in the 90'S. These were recalled for destruction.

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    I've seen several for sale over the years all with a 93.. number on the back.

     

    Regards, Marcon1.

     

     

     

       

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    Hi Marco.

     

    I'm glad you could fill up with more information.

     

    I only cover with the informtiion and medals in my collection

     

    My bronze JCD is numbered on the rim and yours is flat on the reverse

     

    Thanks for that. I will go on with the awards later today

     

    Regards

    Archie

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