The Single 1939-45 War Medal issued to a South African with no Africa Service Medal. Is this possible or not?

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-08-04 | WW2

Is it possible for a South African to receive only the 1939-45 War Medal without the Africa Service Medal? Medals to servicemen serving the South African Army in WW2 (Union Defence Forces) are always distinctive because of the inclusion of the beautiful Africa Service...

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...

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...

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...