Distinguished Service Medal, Gold

Distinguished Service Medal, Gold
TypeMilitary decoration for merit
Awarded forExceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty
Country Venda
Presented bythe President
EligibilityAll Ranks
StatusDiscontinued in 1994
Established1985
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VDF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear
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The Distinguished Service Medal, Gold was instituted by the President of the Republic of Venda in 1985, for award to all ranks for exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty.