Part III – Service number Soldier? – No Sir I do not have a number – What no service number!! – Who do you think you are? The No Number Number person. Sir!

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-06-30 | WW2

The No Number (NN) Prefix for South African WW2 medals Every soldier that ever served in the armed forces or uniformed services will always remember one thing – his service number.  In the uniformed service, an individual is always reduced to a number and...

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...

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...

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...

**UPDATED** South African Pilot in the Korean War Medal Grouping – Original, late issue or Fake? **UPDATED and mystery solved **

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-05-17 | Korean War

Original, late issue or fake???  – Mystery solved- Since starting the website, there have been numerous requests to verify South African medals. The purpose of this site is to help, explain and demystify matters; thus, this is the first of many short...