the SS-77. Other armaments included the 40 mm Multiple Grenade Launcher, 60 mm and 81 mm mortars and 7,62 mm Browning. Vehicles included Mambas, Buffels, Samil 20, seven ton Isuzu trucks and 4x4 vehicles." Insignia Medals There were two medals awarded for service to the members of the CDF namely: Independence Medal (Ciskei), introduced in 1981 Ciskei Defence Medal, introduced in 1988 Disbandment With the end of Apartheid in 1994 in South Africa, the former defence forces of the Bantustans were incorporated into the newly formed South African National Defence Force. Flag The Flag of Ciskei was located in the canton on a green background. On the green a large golden eagle clasped a lightning bolt. References Further reading Gavin Cawthra and Martin Navias: The Ciskei Defence Force. Jane's Intelligence Review, February 1993, 94-96. Apartheid government Organisations associated with apartheid Defunct organisations based in South Africa Disbanded armed forces Military units and formations established in 1981 Military units and formations of the Cold War Military units and formations of South Africa Ciskei Military decorations and medals of Ciskei Military units and formations disestablished in 1994