Danie Theron Medal

Danie Theron Medal
Ribbon: 32mm, green, with three yellow bands
Awarded by South African Defence Force
Type	Medal
Awarded for	Diligent service
Status	Discontinued
Statistics
First awarded	1971
Last awarded	2003?
Precedence
Next (higher)	Pro Merito Medal

The Danie Theron Medal was a South African military decoration that was in use from 1970 to 2003. It was awarded for diligent service in the commandos (home defence). Originally, from 1970 to 1975, it was reserved for officers, but from 1975 it was open to all ranks. The medal was named after Danie Theron, a famous Boer scout who fought valiantly in the Second Boer War as a guerilla warrior and freedom fighter.

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