Louw Wepener Decoration
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| Louw Wepener Decoration | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon: 35mm, orange and white stripes |
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| Awarded by South African Defence Force | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Most conspicuous or greatest heroism |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Statistics | |
| First awarded | 1961 |
| Last awarded | 1974 |
| Total awarded | 7 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Castle of Good Hope Decoration |
The Louw Wepener Decoration was a South African military decoration that was in use from 1952 to 1975. It was awarded for "most conspicuous or greatest heroism, in circumstances of great danger", and was primarily a non-combat decoration.
[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.
