Sharing information regarding Military Medals of South Africa
After collecting War Medals for over 40 years I believe my experiences, information and knowledge of South African Medals and Decorations should be shared with other enthusiasts. Over the many years of collecting I have been fortunate to have known some incredible people who have shared their knowledge with me and now it’s time for me to do the same.
This website will deal with the following:
South African WW1 medals – details of regiments, naming, styles and general issues.
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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.
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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
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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…
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