Star of South Africa (Decoration)

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Star of South Africa
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Ribbon: 44mm, orange with three green stripes
Awarded by South African Defence Force
Type Medal
Awarded for Exceptionally meritorious service
Status Discontinued
Statistics
First awarded 1960
Last awarded 1975
Total awarded 20
Precedence
Next (higher) Louw Wepener Decoration
Next (lower) Van Riebeeck Decoration

The Star of South Africa was a South African military decoration that was in use from 1952 to 1975. It was awarded to senior military officers, for exceptionally meritorious service.


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  • 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.

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