Van Riebeeck Decoration

Van Riebeeck Decoration
Awarded by South African Defence Force
Type	Medal
Awarded for	Distinguished service in the field
Status	Discontinued
Statistics
First awarded	1974
Last awarded	1974
Total awarded	2
Precedence
Next (higher)	Castle of Good Hope Decoration
Next (lower)	Honoris Crux

The Van Riebeeck Decoration was a South African military decoration that was in use from 1952 to 1975. It was awarded to military officers, for distinguished service in the field.

The only two recipients were Cmdt Jan Breytenbach (1972) ^[1] and Lt Cdr Lambert Woodburne

Contents 1 Design 2 References 3 See also 4 External links 5 References

Design

The decoration is of silver gilt in the shape of a five-pointed star representing in outline the Castle of Good Hope. Jan van Riebeeck is depicted in relief against a background of three rings representing his three ships, with the words UITNEMENDE DIENS * DISTINGUISHED SERVICE in the outer rings. It is awarded only for distinguished service against an enemy in the field. On repetition of such service, a bar in silver gilt may be awarded

Ribbon

32mm, sky blue

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.

See also

• British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
• South African military decorations

External links

• South African Medals Website
• Order of Precedence
• SADF's Border war (with picture)

References