Louw Wepener Decoration

Infobox Military Award
name=Louw Wepener Decoration


caption= Ribbon: 35mm, orange and white stripes
awarded_by=South African Defence Force
type=Medal
eligibility=
for=Most conspicuous or greatest heroism
status=Discontinued
first_award= 1961
last_award= 1974
total= 7
individual=
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.

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.

ee also

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

External links

* [http://www.geocities.com/militaf/ South African Medals Website]