archie777 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 First sample for the South African Police Service Silver Cross for Bravery (PCFS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 First sample for the South African Police Service Gold Medal for Outstanding Service (SOEG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 The first sample of the South African Police Service Commendation Medal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 (edited) South African Police Service Twenty Year Loyal Service Medal (2004) For 20 years irreproachable service and exemplary conduct. Edited May 16 by archie777 Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcon1 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Hi Marco, You're welcome and I will also look out for you Will chat again tomorrow Regards Archie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie777 Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Medal set, containing 1 SAP and 4 SAPS medals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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