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Bophuthatswana Prisons Service

The Bophuthatswana Prisons Service (BPS) was established in March 1977, shortly before the Bophuthatswana homeland became independent. It was incorporated into the Department of Correctional Services in 1994.

A series of seven decorations and medals was instituted for the BPS in April 1984. They became obsolete in 1994.

  


Decoration for Valour in the BPS (1984-1994)
Awarded to officers, for conspicuous and exceptional bravery in the line of duty or in protecting or saving life or property.

Insignia: A red-enamelled gold cross pattee displaying a gold leopard's head on a blue roundel (obverse). It is worn around the neck.


Medal for Valour in the BPS (1984-1994)
Awarded to "other ranks", for conspicuous and exceptional bravery in the line of duty or in protecting or saving life or property.

Insignia: A red-enamelled circular gold medal, displaying a gold leopard's head on a blue roundel (obverse) and the Bophuthatswana coat of arms (reverse).


Decoration for Merit in the BPS (1984-1994)
Awarded to officers, for particularly meritorious or exemplary service.

Insignia: A gold 5-pointed star with rays between the points, displaying a leopard's head on an orange roundel (obverse). It is worn around the neck.


Medal for Merit in the BPS (1984-1994)
Awarded to "other ranks", for particularly meritorious or exemplary service.

Insignia: A circular silver medal displaying a silver leopard's head on an orange roundel on a 6-pointed star on an 18-pointed star (obverse) and the Bophuthatswana coat of arms (reverse).

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Medal for Faithful Service in the BPS (1984-94)
For long service. It was awarded cumulatively, in three classes: Bronze after 10 years, Silver after 20 years, and Gold after 30 years.

Insignia: A circular medal displaying the Bophuthatswana coat of arms (obverse) and "Dikgolegelo Tirelo ya Boikanyego - Faithful Service Prisons" (reverse).

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