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Star of South Africa (Decoration)
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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.
South African military decorations
An overview of South African military decorations and medals, which form part of the South African honours system.-1894–1913:The colonial military forces received British military decorations in wartime. From 1894, the colonial governments awarded medals for distinguished conduct and for long...
that was in use from 1952 to 1975. It was awarded to senior military officers, for exceptionally meritorious service.
See also
- British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
- South African military decorationsSouth African military decorationsAn overview of South African military decorations and medals, which form part of the South African honours system.-1894–1913:The colonial military forces received British military decorations in wartime. From 1894, the colonial governments awarded medals for distinguished conduct and for long...