Prisons Service Decorations and Medals
From 1922 to 1996, South Africa awarded decorations and medals to members of the prisons services.
At first (1922–68), there was only one medal, which could be granted for long service or for bravery. From 1968 to 1980, there were three awards : a decoration for bravery, a medal for meritorious service, and a medal for long service.
From 1980 to 1996, the prisons service had a military-type system of awards, consisting of two decorations for bravery, six for meritorious service, and three for long service. Decorations and medals were discontinued when the department discontinued its military culture in 1996.
Read more about this topic: Evolution Of The South African Honours System
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