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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…

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

**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...

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