Star of South Africa (Decoration)
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| Star of South Africa | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon: 44mm, orange with three green stripes |
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| 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.
[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.
