Union Medal
The Union Medal was instituted by the Union of South Africa in 1952. It was awarded to Permanent Force members of the South African Defence Force for eighteen years of service and good conduct.
| Union Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military long service medal |
| Awarded for | 18 years of good service |
| Country | South Africa |
| Presented by | The monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms |
| Eligibility | Permanent Force, all ranks |
| Clasps | 30 years of good service |
| Status | Discontinued in 1961 |
| Established | 1952 |
| First awarded | 1952 |
| 18 Years and 30 Years service ribbon bars | |
| SADF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear | |
| Next (higher) | SADF precedence:
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| Next (lower) | SADF succession:
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