Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Gold
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The Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Gold was the highest South African civilian decoration during the period between 1910 and 1961, when the country was a constitutional monarchy in the British Commonwealth. The medal was instituted by King George VI on 23 June 1939.[1]
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Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Gold | |
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Type | Civil decoration for bravery |
Awarded for | Acts of conspicuous bravery |
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Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India |
Eligibility | South African citizens |
Status | Discontinued in 1952 |
Established | 1939 |
Total | 1 |
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British & South African orders of wear | |
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Next (lower) | UK succession:
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