archie777 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I will start covering the APLA Awards today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Morning, Archie - oh, goodie, looking forwards to it. As soon as 'marking season' is over, I shall revel in this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 Picture from War in Angola. Note the first 2 top left and bottom left award's ribbons, compared to the three merit and three service medal Those three were designed and approved for MK, but the medals and ribbons of 2 were changed by someone All the MK ribbons had 3 vertical stripes compare to APLA's 5 Only the middle 2 left, were awarded to both forces Hi Megan, No problem, I have many more to cover Strong to you Regards Archie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 The Gold Star for Bravery (GSB) 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, who had 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 MK and not for APLA, but the ribbons and medals were swiched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 The Bravery Star in Silver (BSS) 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, 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 MK and not for APLA, but the ribbons and medals were swiched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 The Star for Conspicuous Leadership (SCL) 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 The Silver Medal for Merit (SMM) 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 exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty during the "struggle". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 The Bronze Medal for Merit (BMM) 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 service of a high order during the "struggle". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 The Gold Service Medal 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 thirty years service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 The Silver Service Medal Instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It could be awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, for twenty years exemplary service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 The Bronze Service Medal 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 ten years of exemplary service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 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", 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcon1 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Hi Archie, How is your knowledge concerning the medals issued by the department of veterans ?? A series of decorations and medals was instituted for military veterans in 2012. To date, they appear to have been awarded only to uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) veterans. How they relate to the decorations for the former liberation armies is unclear. Any information or pictures regarding the different medals and their ribbons would be much appreciated as my information is really basic (incl. pictures of medals I do not know). With thanks, Marcon1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 Hi Marco, Unfortunately no information, but my friend designed them and I will try to see if he have any information for me. I hope that you could use some of my pictures? Regards Archie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I certainly can!!! Thank you so much, Archie...I started on South Africa last year, ferreting around for whatever I could find, then you suddenly pop up with perfect timing and a deluge of information and images. Pottering alomg with a 'medal a night'but once the marking season is over I shall really have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 Hi Megan, I'm glad I can help and hope for many more Strongs and let me know where I can help again Regards Archie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcon1 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Hi Archie, I have seen a lot of pictures (mostly Homelands but also some SA medals) that I could use and have added to my information. The more variations you show the more I can use. So, thanks and keep them coming. Regards, Marcon1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 Hi Marco, I will do that and I'm glad that I can help Regards Archie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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