Star of South Africa (Decoration)
- Star of South Africa (Decoration)
Infobox Military Award
name=Star of South Africa
caption= Ribbon: 44mm, orange with three green stripes
awarded_by=South African Defence Force
type=Medal
eligibility=
for=Exceptionally meritorious service
status=Discontinued
first_award= 1960
last_award= 1975
total= 20
individual=
higher=Louw Wepener Decoration
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.
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]
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