Star for Bravery in Silver
The Star for Bravery in Silver, post-nominal letters SBS, was instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, who had distinguished themselves during the "struggle" by performing acts of bravery.
| Star for Bravery in Silver | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military decoration for bravery |
| Awarded for | Bravery |
| Country | South Africa |
| Presented by | the President |
| Eligibility | Umkhonto we Sizwe cadres |
| Post-nominals | SBS |
| Campaign(s) | The "struggle" |
| Status | Discontinued in 2003 |
| Established | 1996 |
Ribbon bar | |
| MK 1996 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear | |
| Next (higher) | MK precedence:
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| Next (lower) | MK succession:
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