South Africa, Republic. A Police Service Ten Year Commemoration Medal 1995-2005 Newly Listed Mellish was taken on strength

Mellish was taken on strength at the General Depot and commissioned from the ranks on June 13

safety pin on the ribbon as worn by the veteran

00 mm x 43

1962 and was re-mustered from Standard Group to Transport Operator Group 1

Grapevine intelligence reaching Pakistan ahead of his arrival had it that his strong point was "org & admin" (organization and administration)

South Africa, Republic. A Police Service Ten Year Commemoration Medal 1995-2005 Newly Listed Mellish was taken on strengthIn bronzed brass, number impressed "49365" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 53. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted to commemorate the tenth anniversary of a Democratic South Africa and was awarded to permanent and temporary members of the Police Force and Reserve Police Force who were serving on April 27, 2005.