South African National Defence Force

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Nkwe ya Gauta - Golden Leopard (NG)

 

A military decoration for bravery which was instituted in 2003, to replace the Honoris Crux Gold (HCG).

 

It is South Africa's highest military decoration for bravery

 

The ribbon emblem (swords) are the old version, but was awarded like that

 

Three variations was seen

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Nkwe ya Selefera - Silver Leopard (NS)

 

A military decoration for bravery was instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003 and came into effect on 27 April 2003.

 

It is South Africa's second highest military decoration for bravery.

 

Two variations were seen

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Nkwe ya Boronse - Bronze Leopard (NB)

 

A military decoration for bravery which was instituted in 2003.

 

It is South Africa's third highest military decoration for bravery

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The iPhrothiya yeGolide - Golden Protea (PG)

 

A military decoration was instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003 and came into effect on 27 April 2003.

 

It can be awarded to all ranks who have distinguished themselves by exceptional leadership or exceptional meritorious service and the utmost devotion to duty.

 

It is South Africa's highest existing military decoration for meritorious conduct.

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The iPhrothiya yeSiliva - Silver Protea (PS)

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003 and came into effect on 27 April 2003.

 

It can be awarded to all ranks who have distinguished themselves by outstanding leadership or outstanding meritorious service and particular devotion to duty.

 

It is South Africa's second highest existing military decoration for meritorious conduct.

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The iPhrothiya yeBhronzi - Bronze Protea (PB)

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003 and came into effect on 27 April 2003.

 

It can be awarded to all ranks who have distinguished themselves by leadership or meritorious service and devotion to duty.

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The Tshumelo Ikatelaho - General Service Medal 

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003, and came into effect on 27 April 2003.

 

It can be awarded to all ranks who have participated in military campaigns or operations which, while not warranting the institution of particular campaign medals, still justify the award of a medal for general service.

 

The bilingual title of the medal is in Tshivenda and English.

 

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Correct ribbon crosses worn on the Leopard or Protea decorations.

 

Gold, silver and bronze

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The Medal for Loyal Service 

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003 and came into effect on 27 April 2003.

 

It can be awarded to all ranks whose character and conduct have been irreproachable and who have completed ten years of qualifying service.

 

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The Medal for Loyal Service with Reserve Service ribbon emblem

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The Medal for Loyal Service with the following bars

20 years

30 years

40 years

50 years

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The Medal for Loyal Service with the following bars, 

20 years, 30 years, 40 years, 50 years and Reserve Service ribbon emblem

 

Never issued or worn as per picture

 

Only for display purpose

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Commando Closure Commemorative Medal

 

Here we have the first sample of this medal in bronze, but not approved

 

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The COmmando Closure Commemoration Medal

 

A military commemoration medal which was instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in 2010, to commemorate the disbandment of the Commandos, the rural defence component of the South African National Defence Force.

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A set with the Protea Silver, with the correct ribbon emblem

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Found in my travels, the Warrant establishing the Medalje vir Troue Diens:

 

Warrant for Medalje vir Troue Diens.pdf

[gjw]

Wonderful post!  Great info!

 

Thanks for posting!

 

Greg