The Emblem for Reserve Force Service is a South African military award. It was instituted on 27 April 2003, and may be awarded to members of the part-time Reserve Force of the South African National Defence Force after twenty years of service, provided that at least five of those years have been served in the Reserve Force or in the former part-time military forces which preceded it. A recipient is entitled to use the post-nominal letters RD (for "Reserve Force Distinction").
The emblem consists of the letters RD, in silver. It is worn on the ribbon of the Medalje vir Troue Diens.
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