South African National Defence Force
The South African National Defence Force, which was formed in 1994 by amalgamating the SADF, the liberation armies, and the military forces of the former homelands, used the SADF decorations and medals until 2003, when a new series of decorations was instituted:
- Bravery
- Nkwe ya Gauta (NG) (Golden Leopard)
- Nkwe ya Selefera (NS) (Silver Leopard)
- Nkwe ya Boronse (NB) (Bronze Leopard)
- Superior Service
- iPhrothiya yeGolide (PG) (Golden Protea)
- iPhrothiya yeSiliva (PS) (Silver Protea)
- iPhrothiya yeBhronzi (PB) (Bronze Protea)
- Campaign medal
- Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal)
- Long service medal
- Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service)
- Emblems
- Okhankanyiweyo (Mentioned in Despatches)
- Emblem for Reserve Force Service (RD) (Reserve Distinction)
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