Southern Cross Medal (1952)
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The Southern Cross Medal of 1952, post-nominal letters SM, is a South African military decoration which was instituted by the Union of South Africa in 1952. It was awarded for outstanding devotion to duty and was originally available to all ranks, but from 1967 until July 1975, when it was discontinued, it was reserved for officers.[1]
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Type | Military decoration for merit |
Awarded for | Outstanding devotion to duty |
Country | South Africa |
Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms and, from 1961, the State President |
Eligibility | All ranks until 1967 Officers from 1967 |
Post-nominals | SM |
Status | Discontinued in 1975 |
Established | 1952 |
First awarded | 1960 |
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