South African Prisons Service Awards (1968 - 1980)

[archie777]

Only 3 awards were instituted in 1968

 

1. The Decoration for Valour in the South African Prisons Service (CPV)

2. The Medal for Merit in the South African Prisons Service

3. The Medal for Faithful Service in the South African Prisons Service

 

According to a former General of the SA Prisons Sevice, the late Gen Piet Frysen, only 7 bravery decorations were awarded. Only 1 member received all three awards.

 

I'm previledge and honoured to have that set in my collection

[archie777]

The Decoration for Valour in the South African Prisons Service (CPV) 

 

Instituted on 26 February 1968 and  discontinued in 1980. 

 

Awarded for conspicuous and exceptional gallantry, or acts in which a member of the Prison Service risked or lost his life attempting to save others.

 

According to some source only 7 were awarded, but others said 12. I only mentioned what was said to me

[archie777]

Medal for Merit in the South African Prisons Service

 

Instituted in 1968 retrospective to 1966. 

 

Awarded to a member of the SA Prisons Service who had, in the performance of his duties, rendered particularly, meritorious or exemplary service  or distinguished himself by his ingenuity, efficiency or perserverance, or for a period of not less than 35 years meritorious service.

[archie777]

Medal for Faithful Service in the South African Prisons Service

 

For 18 years exemplary service (or 12 years for officials who already held the old 18-year long service medal).

 

A bronze clasp was added after 33 years service.

[Megan]

Was the rather unusual suspension correct?

[archie777]

There were 2 pins on the back of the suspender, that stick through the ribbon, but they broke of very easily

Hi Megan,

 

Here is a picture showing the pins

 

Regards

Archie

[Megan]

Gotcha, pretty unique mounting system. Thank you,

[archie777]

Very unique and never seen before

[Marcon1]