Permanent Force Good Service Medal
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| Permanent Force Good Service Medal | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon: 32mm, nine stripes of orange, white, and blue repeated |
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| Awarded by South African Defence Force | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Long service (18 years) in the Permanent Force |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Statistics | |
| First awarded | 1954 |
| Last awarded | 1975 |
The Permanent Force Good Service Medal was a South African military medal that was in use from 1952 to 1975. Called the "Union Medal" from 1952 to 1961, it was awarded to members of the Permanent Force who completed eighteen years qualifying service. It was superseded by the Good Service Medal.
[edit] References
- Alexander, E. G. M., Barron G. K. B. and Bateman, A. J. (1986). South African Orders, Decorations and Medals. Human and Rousseau.
- Monick, S, (1988). South African Military Awards 1912-1987. South African National Museum of Military History.
