standard reference on South Africa's many prestigious military and civil awardspThis book was written by authors representing the SA Army, Air Force and Navy each an authority in his field, and is the standard reference on the subject of South Africas many prestigious military and civil awards....
Decorations earned included three Legions of Merit, two Silver Stars, 50 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 40 Bronze Stars and 176 Air Medals. 152 clusters to the Air Medal, one Soldier’s medal and 797 Korean War Medals. The USA presented No. 2 Squadron with a Presidential Unit Citation, awarded...
The newly reconfigured South African Defence Force under the ideals of Republic went on to insidiously remove or relegate to secondary status all the deeds of bravery, heroes, insignia, heritage, history, medals and any other links to the United Kingdom. In effect the South African veterans of...
medals, paintings and decorative objects. There is also a section dedicated to the 14-18 war, where visitors can see objects related to the First World War, such as uniforms, weapons and personal items.One of the highlights of the Army Museum is undoubtedly the Chapel of the Order of the...
He inaugurated tighter regulations on bilingualism, introduced Boer rank titles, launched new uniforms and original medals and decorations, to the acclaim of the Afrikaner Volk. His purpose was to have a defence force which was uniquely 'South African'....