Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Awards

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The Star for Bravery in Gold (SBG)

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996.

 

It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, who have distinguished themselves during the "struggle" by performing acts of exceptional bravery in great danger.

 

The first picture is the current ribbon, but it was designed and approved with the second ribbon for APLA and not for MK, but the ribbons and medals were swiched

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The Star for Bravery in Silver (SBS)

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996.

 

It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, who had distinguished themselves during the "struggle" by performing acts of bravery.

 

The first picture is the current ribbon, but it was designed and approved with the second ribbon for APLA and not for MK, but the ribbons and medals were switched.

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The Conspicuous Leadership Star (CLS)

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996.

 

It was awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, for distinguished conduct and exceptional combat leadership during the "struggle.

 

It was designed and approved for APLA and not for MK, but the decorations were switched

 

On the second variation, the COA was strucked twice

 

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The Gold Decoration for Merit (GDM)

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996.

 

It was awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, for outstanding service and utmost devotion to duty during the "struggle".

 

 

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The Merit Medal in Silver (MMS) 

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996.

 

It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, who had distinguished themselves during the "struggle" by exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty.

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The Merit Medal in Bronze (MMB)

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996.

 

It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, who have distinguished themselves during The Struggle by service of a high order.

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The Service Medal in Gold 

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996.

 

It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, for thirty years exemplary service.

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The Service Medal in Silver 

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996.

 

It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, for twenty years service.

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The Service Medal in Bronze 

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996.

 

It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, for ten years service.

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The Operational Medal for Southern Africa 

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in 1998.

 

It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe and the Azanian People's Liberation Army for operational service outside South Africa during the "struggle".

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The South Africa Service Medal 

 

Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in 1998.

 

It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe and the Azanian People's Liberation Army for operational service inside South Africa during the "struggle".[

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Picture from War in Angola.

 

Note the first 3 top left award's ribbons, compared to the three merit and three service medals

[Marcon1]

Hiya,

 

 

Operational Medal For Southern Africa - Prototype - Solid Brass - only a very few were made.

Part of my collection.

 

Marcon1.

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Hi Marco,

 

Thanks for the share

 

I have some other samples of the old SADF, like the Unitas, SA Medal and the Geberal Service, but gave some away

 

Will cover APLA today, because they changed the top 3 awards of the two forces and swop ribbons

 

I want to correct my statement with Megan, I bought a complete set of both, miniatures and full size of both forces, just after they strucked and numbered them, but someone got confussed and change them, as he like

 

Regards

Archie

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Hi Marco,

 

I'm waiting gor news and pictutes of the MK Veterans medals

 

Regards

Archie