KwaZulu Meritorious Service & South African Police Faithful Service Medal
Key Information:
• Country: South Africa / KwaZulu (former homeland)
• Period: Late 20th century
• Number of medals: 2
• Material: Base metal
• Condition: See photos
• Original ribbons attached
Medal Design: For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
1. KwaZulu Police – Meritorious Service Medal
• Diameter: approx. 38.27 mm
• Numbered on rim: 0327
• Obverse: KwaZulu coat of arms with supporters
• Reverse: Emblem within wreath
• Awarded for distinguished or meritorious service in the KwaZulu Police
2. South African Police – Faithful Service Medal
• Diameter: approx. 36.29 mm
• Rim naming: 7840 (M) CONST. J. H. EDGAR
• Obverse: South African coat of arms
• Reverse inscription: FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE / VIR TROUE DIENS
• Awarded for long and faithful service in the South African Police
Condition:
Both medals are original and complete with ribbons.
Expected wear consistent with age, including surface marks and patina.
Ribbons show light wear.
Numbering and naming on rims are clear and legible.
Please refer to the photographs for full condition details.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
KwaZulu was a semi-autonomous homeland in South Africa during the apartheid era, with its own police force operating separately from the South African Police. Medals issued to KwaZulu Police are increasingly sought after due to the short-lived nature of the state (1970–1994).
The South African Police Faithful Service Medal is a named award, adding strong historical and collector value, especially with clear rim naming to an identified constable.
This group represents policing history from both a homeland force and the national South African Police during a politically significant period.
Summary:
A well-matched group of two original police service medals from South Africa and KwaZulu, including a numbered KwaZulu Meritorious Service Medal and a named South African Police Faithful Service Medal.
An attractive and historically interesting set for collectors of African, police, or apartheid-era medals.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.