South African Police Service Awards

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South African Police Service Gold Cross for Bravery (PCFG) (2004)

To be awarded for outstanding bravery in extreme danger, in the line of duty or in protecting or saving life or property.

 

A gold cross pattee with rays and crossed swords between the arms, displaying the SAPS badge (obverse).

Variant in silver

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South African Police Service Silver Cross for Bravery (PCFG) (2004)

 

To be awarded for exceptional bravery in very dangerous circumstances, in the line of duty or in protecting or saving life or property.

The post-nominal letters is PCFS for silver and not PCFG (gold)

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First sample for the South African Police Service Silver Cross for Bravery (PCFS) 

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SAPS Gold Medal for Outstanding Service (SOEG) (2004)

Awarded to senior officers (assistant commissioner and higher) for particularly meritorious or exemplary service, or outstanding resource-fulness, leadership, sense of duty, and example.

 

A 9-sided silver-gilt medal displaying an aloe plant on a blue nonagon in the centre of a 9-pointed star (obverse).

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First sample for the South African Police Service Gold Medal for Outstanding Service (SOEG) 

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South African Police Service Silver Medal for Outstanding Service (SOES) (2004)

 

Awarded to SAPS personnel below the rank of assistant commissioner, for particularly meritorious or exemplary service, or outstanding resource-fulness, leadership, sense of duty, and example.

 

A 9-sided silver medal displaying an aloe plant on a blue nonagon in the centre of a 9-pointed star (obverse)

Sample for the South Acrican Police Service Silver Medal for Outstanding Service (SOES)

[Megan]

The SAPS have kindly put images and warrants at https://www.saps.gov.za/about/about.php#menu9

 

Click on the menu item 'Medals'... the link has a habit of taking you to a list of the most recent recipients but you cannot get a link sprcifically for the medals page.

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SAPS Commendation Medal (2004)

Awarded for (i) particularly meritorious or exemplary service, or outstanding resourcefulness and sense of duty and example or (ii) risk of life in protecting or saving life or property in dangerous circumstances.

 

A circular silver medal displaying the SAPS badge on a white roundel on a 4-pointed star on a laurel wreath (obverse).

Hi Megan, 

 

Thanks I did use it before

 

Regards

Archie

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The first sample of the South African Police Service Commendation Medal 

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South African Police Service Amalgamation Medal (1995)

 

This medal was instituted in commemoration of the foundation of the South African Police Service, which incorporated the South African Police and Police Forces of homeland states (i.e. Ciskei, Transkei, etc).

 

It was conferred upon all members of the South African Police Service who were serving on October 15, 1995.

 

Only a limited amount with the wording Amalgamation Medal on the reverse, were manufactured. The majority have the wording Reconciliation and Amalgamation Medal.

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South African Police Service Ten Year Anniversary Commemoration Medal 

 

Awarded to SAPS members and civilian employees to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the formation of the SAPS.

 

 

A bronze 10-sided medal displaying the SA coat of arms, crossed flags, and "1995-2005" (obverse) and the SAPS emblem and "South African Police Ten Year Commemoration Medal" (reverse).

 

The first 1000 were manufactured with a slightly different ribbon, than the rest.

 

The top suspender have an opening in the middle, as can be seen on the first 3 pictures.

 

A 100 of each were handed out to the 9 provinces with the other 100 to the SAPS HQ.

 

They were awarded to the top 100 officers in each province and SAPS HQ.

 

I was fortunate to get one myself.

 

 

The first 1000 were a bit smaller than the rest

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South African Police Service Forty Year Loyal Service Medal (2004)

For 40 years irreproachable service and exemplary conduct.

 

An octagonal gold medal displaying the SAPS badge on a blue roundel on a 4-pointed star on a laurel wreath (obverse).

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South African Police Service  Thirty Year Loyal Service Medal (2004)

 

For 30 years irreproachable service and exemplary conduct.

 

A 9-sided silver medal displaying an aloe plant on a blue cartouche on an 8-pointed star on a laurel wreath (obverse).

 

Here is the approved medal, as well as the first sample.

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South African Police Service Twenty Year Loyal Service Medal (2004)

For 20 years irreproachable service and exemplary conduct.

 

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South African Police Service Ten Year Loyal Service Medal (2004)

 

For 10 years irreproachable service and exemplary conduct.

 

A 9-sided bronze medal, displaying the secretary-bird crest of the national coat of arms over two sprays of laurel leaves (obverse).

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South African Police Service Canine and Equine Star for Bravery (2004)

 

To be awarded to SAPS dogs and horses for bravery in dangerous circumstances in the line of duty or in protecting or saving life or property.

 

A 9-sided silver-gilt medal depicting the heads of a German Shepherd dog and a horse on a silver nonagon on an 8-pointed star on a laurel wreath (obverse).
 

[Marcon1]

Hi Archie,

 

Thanks again for pictures of medals I did not know existed (only a limited amount with the wording Amalgamation Medal on the reverse, were manufactured). 

Have added it to my list of medals to look out for.

 

regards, Marcon1.

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Hi Marco,

 

You're welcome and I will also look out for you

 

Will chat again tomorrow

 

Regards

Archie

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South African Police Service World Cup 2010 Support Medal

 

Awarded to all members if the SAPS who worked during the football woldcup in South Africa

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Centenary Medal in the South African Police Service

 

Instituted in 2013

 

Awarded to all members of the SAPS and Reserve Police who were active members in August 2013

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Medal set, containing 1 SAP and 4 SAPS medals

[Megan]

What is the diameter of the various medals? The Centenary one looks markedly smaller in the medal bar shown above.

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Hi Megan,

 

Will try to see if I can get anything. 

 

Mine in my collection is unfortunately behind perspex

 

Regards

Archie

[Megan]

Most South African medals appear to be 38mm in diameter (or if not round, fit in a circle of that diameter).

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Hi Megan, 

 

Most of the new SAPS medals are 40mm, but the 100 Year Anniversary is 38mm.

 

From top suspender to the bottom of the medal, 55mm, but the 100 Year Medal is only 47mm

 

Regards

Archie