IPhrothiya yeSiliva

iPhrothiya yeSiliva
Silver Protea
TypeMilitary decoration for merit
Awarded forOutstanding leadership or outstanding meritorious service and particular devotion to duty
Country South Africa
Presented bythe President
EligibilityAll ranks
Post-nominalsPS
StatusCurrent
Established27 April 2003
Ribbon bar
Order of wear
Next (higher) Silver Medal for Merit
Next (lower) Danie Theron Medal

The iPhrothiya yeSiliva - Silver Protea, post-nominal letters PS, was instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003 and came into effect on 27 April 2003. It can be awarded to all ranks who have distinguished themselves by outstanding leadership or outstanding meritorious service and particular devotion to duty. It is South Africa's second highest existing military decoration for meritorious conduct.