The South African George Cross (GC) – From the Great Gale in Table Bay to The Woltemade Cross for Bravery in Gold….The highest Reward for Civilian Bravery.. details regarding the award, types, naming and numbering styles….

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-06-13 | Other

South African Awards for Saving of Life and Property Medals for the saving of life have always held a great fascination for me.  Being brave goes with the job of being a soldier, and there are dedicated awards for bravery, however for one individual to save...

South Africa / Union Defence Forces WW2 Medals come alive …WW2 Service Block numbers.. South African WW2 medals demystified. Use this document to quickly determine what regiment, unit or branch of service a person enlisted in.

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-06-07 | WW2

Whilst at high school my medal collecting ability was limited to an allowance and thus there was very little that I could afford. I could, however, afford single South African issue WW2 medals. These medals were identifiable to a specific person because the South...

Medal Rolls for the Guides, Patrols, Intelligence and Scouting Units in German South-West African Campaign… Botha’s, Grobler’s, Uys’ Scouts / Verkenners and Prinsloo’s Guides

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-05-30 | WW1

Guides, Patrols, Intelligence and Scouting Units in German South-West African Campaign  Scouts and Guides in South Africa Although the purpose of this article is only to provide a listing of the officers and men of the small exclusive Units, it will be essential...

The SM – Southern Cross Medal – SuiderKruismedalje (1952-1975) – For 25 years the most Distinctive and Beautiful South African Military Award – Part I – Types, variations and more…

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-05-27 | Modern SADF

The Southern Cross Medal of 1952 is a South African military decoration which was instituted by the Union of South Africa in 1952. Awarded for outstanding devotion to duty during peacetime and war for award to all members, irrespective of rank, of...

SA Police / Politie, SA Railway and Harbour Police, SA Prisons, 18 years of dedicated service or act of Gallantry…. A single medal can hide an amazing story of devotion and duty to Protect and Service.

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-05-23 | Other

Faithful Service / Gallantry – SA Police Good Service Medal   (Article produced with kind permission and in cooperation with Terence King PCF) SAR&H, Prisons Services, Police and Politie Dienst This article will mainly cover the SA Police Goods Service...