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The Union of South Africa was established on 31 May 1910 in terms of the South Africa Act, 1909, enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom.In terms of Section 17 of the Act the command-in-chief of the naval and military forces within the Union was vested in the British monarch or in the Governor-General of the Union of South Africa as his representative.
Service of a high order: Campaign medals: Pro Patria Medal: 1974–1992: Operational service in combating terrorism or in defence of South Africa: Southern Africa Medal: 1989: Service in military operations outside South Africa and South West Africa between 1976 and 1989: General Service Medal: 1992: Operational service inside South Africa from ...
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The Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery was instituted in 1939 to award South African citizens for exceptional gallantry in saving life. The decoration had two grades (Gold and Silver) and had a blue ribbon with orange edges. The medal lapsed on 31 May 1961, when South Africa became a republic, albeit, outside the Commonwealth.
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South African military decorations order of wearing; 1914–15 Star; 1939–1945 Star; A. ... Meritorious Service Medal (South Africa) Military Merit Medal (South ...