Republic of South Africa: South African Defence Force Good Service Medal

Ribbon: Green with dark blue edge stripes, the number depending on grade.

Gold Silver Bronze

Instituted: 1975.

Awarded: For exemplary service in the Citizen Force.

Grades: 3 (Gold, Silver and Bronze).

Type 1
1975-86		 Type 2
1986-date
Permanent Force Citizen Force Commando
Gold Medal
30 years		 Gold Medal, Obverse Gold Medal, Reverse
Silver Medal
20 years		 Silver Medal, Obverse Silver Medal, Reverse
Bronze Medal
10 years		 Bronze Medal, Obverse Bronze Medal, Reverse
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