SA Police Star for Combating Terrorism

Bidding is for the SA POLICE MEDAL FOR COMBATING TERRORISM; THE MINIATURE and SILVER BAR.

The SA Police Star for combating terrorism was instituted i.t.o Warrant, 1 February 1974.

Accordingly the medal was awarded to a member of the SA Police or others who, in support of the police, on or at any time after 26 August 1966:

(a) had been involved in combat with terrorrists, or in the course of the performance of duties in connection with the prevention and combating of terrorism, sustained injuries arising from terrorist activities; or who displayed execptional zeal, ingenuity, skills or leadership; or

(b) had performed other insurgency duties for at least six months in an operational area fixed by the minister; or

(c) had rendered exceptional and outstanding service to the SA Police in connection with the combating of terrorism.

This medal is struck in silver and is in fact a six pointed star with three long and three short points. The medal is attached to a ribbon by means of a v-shaped silver clevice which in turn is attached to the medal opposite one of the star points by means of a rimmed shield. On the shield is depicted in a relief a candle stick aloe with four leaves and three candles. The reverse of the medal bears in a relief the words "BEKAMPING VAN TERRORISME- COMBATING TERRORISM" in surcumscription around the official badge of the SA Police.

A silver bar was authorized to denote a subsequent award. This plain bar bears in the center a silver clasp corresponding to the design on the shield.

Come on guys, you are bidding on a rare piece of history. They don't make these anymore. :P