Part II – Prefixes, Numbering and Naming of South African WW2 Medals showing various styles…. including illustrations

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-06-28 | WW2

Numbering and Naming of South African WW2 Medals – Illustrated  – part II  This is Part II of a series of articles dealing with South African WW2 service medal and campaign stars. This article will illustrate the actual naming on the...

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...

Breaking “The Rules” – The South African Africa Service Medal to Southern Rhodesians and more…

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-05-16 | WW2

This article elaborates on the South African use of the “SR” prefix and naming (or lack thereof) found on Rhodesian WW2 campaign medals.  Block numbers 597 689 – 602 688 are allocated to Southern Rhodesian who enlisted in the Union Defence Force. The prefix...

Numbering and Naming of South African WW2 Medals

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-05-10 | WW2

South African WW2 service medal and campaign stars are almost unique in that they are officially named.  The British did not name their campaign medals. The decision to name the medals was made by the South African Union Defence Force Authorities to which we...

WW1 – South African Rules for the Issue of the 1914 -15 Star

by Munroe Swirsky | 2020-05-09 | WW1

1914 – 15 Stars issues to the South African Forces Herewith the general rules for the issuing of WW1 medals to South Africans.   But for any rules, there are always exceptions. This article contains the general rules and exceptions will be...