stefan9633 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 South African Prison Service Medals[attachmentid=47413]SAPrS Cross for Valour Ruby[attachmentid=47414]SAPrS Star for Distinction[attachmentid=47415]SAPrS Star for Merit[attachmentid=47416]SAPrS Cross for Merit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan9633 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 [attachmentid=47417]SAPrS Medal for Merit (old design)[attachmentid=47418]SAPrS Medal for Merit for Officers[attachmentid=47419]SAPrS Medal for Faithful Service Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan9633 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 [attachmentid=47420]SAPrS Medal for Faithful Service Silver[attachmentid=47421]SAPrS Medal for Faithful Service[attachmentid=47422]SAPrS Medal for Faithful Service[attachmentid=47423]SAPrS Medal for Faithful Service Bronze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan9633 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Some assorted other medals[attachmentid=47427]Johannesburg Fire Service medal[attachmentid=47429]First Aid League Medal[attachmentid=47430]Order for Meritorious Service[attachmentid=47431]Order of Ikhamanga (mini)[attachmentid=47432]Order of Luthuli (mini)[attachmentid=47433]Order of Mapungubwe (mini)[attachmentid=47434]Order of Mendi Decoration for Bravery (mini)[attachmentid=47435]Order of the Boabab (mini)[attachmentid=47436]Order of the Companions of OR Tambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan9633 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Now these are medals i havent been able to idThey are probably a mix of APLA and uMkontho we Sizhe medalsIf anybody could help out, it would be appreciatedNo inscriptions on back, just RSA emblem and issue number[attachmentid=47437][attachmentid=47438][attachmentid=47439][attachmentid=47440] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stefan9633 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 [attachmentid=47450][attachmentid=47451][attachmentid=47452][attachmentid=47453][attachmentid=47454]Thats it.Still have some more. Will post them later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Nice post, many thanks. I always like learning about new things, and South Africa is especially complex, especially with the transition in awards ideology and iconography from apartheid to post-apartheid. It is always interesting to see how such political and social changes are reflected in the awards.Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchBoy Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Excellent post Stefan! Many of those I've never even seen before!Matthijs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan9633 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 (edited) Thanks for the feedback guys.I decided to post these as i wanted to share the huge diversity of medals we have here in South Africa.As you could see from these there was a huge Dutch influence, especially in the ribbon designs wich came from the old RSA flag, with was a variation on the Dutch flag, the differnce being the red in the Dutch flag was changed to orange to show that while we came from Dutch heritage, it had been a bit "diluted", for example: the old flags they used in the Cape Colony had been bleached by the sun and salt air.When they decided to adopt a flag of own when we became independant, they decided to use as basis for the new flag a Dutch flag, replacing the red with orange and the centre mounting miniature flags of the three major provinces; the Union Jack for the Cape and Natal Province, the fla of the Orange Free State (read Dutch Free State, as this was language spoken by the settlers) and the Four Colours - "Die Vierkleur" of the Transvaal.[attachmentid=47505] Edited July 21, 2006 by stefan9633 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan9633 Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 Here they are Megan.If you look around a bit I think you will find the boys here hold you in quite a high regard.Ive also posted some South West African / Namibian medals in another thread. hope they help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Hi Steph,Very interesting thread. I particularly like the SAP Silver Cross for Gallantry medal. Could you tell us a bit more about it. The criteria for it, how many have been awarded, etc. Any citations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan9633 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hi Steph,Very interesting thread. I particularly like the SAP Silver Cross for Gallantry medal. Could you tell us a bit more about it. The criteria for it, how many have been awarded, etc. Any citations?Sorry man Im in Wales at the moment, visiting the girlfriend, so I dont have access to my files.Im afraid though that I dont know alot about the SAP Silver Cross for Gallantry. If I remember correctly, the pic was sent in to me from a friend in Florida, who photographed it from one of his buddy's collection. I'll check around and if i can find anything for you, I'll post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Here left and right are the first TRUE South African medals ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandre Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Hello Stefan,Very interesting pictures.Im looking for pics of these decorations:Dekoratie voor Trouwe Dienst Efficiency Decoration Do you can help me ??Thx in advanceRegardsAlexandre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hello Stefan,Very interesting pictures.Im looking for a pic of this South African medal:Pro Virtute MedalDo you can help me ?Thanks in advanceRegardsJack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVB Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hello, jack!I have a picture of the medal that you are looking for, but in very bad quality:Regards, IVB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur R Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hello JackThere are good pics (obverse and reverse) of a miniature PVM on the African Military Connection website: http://www.the-amc.com/detail.php?siteid=192Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger-pie Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hello Stefan,Very interesting pictures.Im looking for pics of these decorations:Dekoratie voor Trouwe Dienst Thx in advanceRegardsAlexandreIs this it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I have been busy on my South Africa section recently, so perhaps you'd like to see...This is the De Wet Medal. Instituted 1987 and awarded for 10 years' efficient service in the Territorial Reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Here is the Good Service Medal - Medalje vir Troue Diens in die Suid Afrikaanse Weemag.It was instituted 1975, and awarded for exemplary service in the regular forces, in 3 grades (Gold, Silver and Bronze). This is the 1st Type, awarded 1975-86, and is the Silver Medal, for 20 years service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Next, the John Chard Medal. Instituted in 1952, it was awarded for 10 (until 1986, 12) years' efficient service in the Conventional Reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 The John Chard Decoration, instituted 1952 and awarded for 20 years' efficient service in the Conventional Reserve. It confers the post-nominal letters JCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPGilbert Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hi MeganThanks for the very high quality images. They are amazing. Do you have any of the Louw Wepener Decoration and Medal and the Star of South Africa Decoration perhaps.Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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