Permanent Force Good Service Medal

The Permanent Force Good Service Medal was instituted by the Republic of South Africa in 1961, when South Africa became a republic, to replace the Union Medal. It was awarded to Permanent Force members of the South African Defence Force for eighteen years of service and good conduct.

Permanent Force Good Service Medal
TypeMilitary long service medal
Awarded for18 years of good service
Country South Africa
Presented bythe State President
EligibilityPermanent Force, all ranks
Clasps30 years of good service
StatusDiscontinued in 1975
Established1961
First awarded1961
18 Years and 30 Years service ribbon bars
SADF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear
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RelatedUnion Medal
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