John Chard Decoration
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| John Chard Decoration | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon: 32mm, red with blue and white edges |
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| Awarded by South African Defence Force | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Long service (20 years) in the Citizen Force |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Statistics | |
| First awarded | 1955 |
| Last awarded | 2003? |
The John Chard Decoration was a South African military medal that was in use from 1952 to 2003. It was awarded to members of the Citizen Force who completed twenty years qualifying service, provided they had already earned the John Chard Medal (for ten or twelve years service). The decoration has been superseded by the Medalje vir Troue Diens and the Emblem for Reserve Force Service.
[edit] References
- Alexander, E. G. M., Barron G. K. B. and Bateman, A. J. (1986). South African Orders, Decorations and Medals. Human and Rousseau.
- Monick, S, (1988). South African Military Awards 1912-1987. South African National Museum of Military History.
