South African Medal for War Services
| South African Medal for War Services | |
|---|---|
| Type | Service medal |
| Awarded for | Voluntary & unremunerated service |
| Country | Union of South Africa |
| Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India |
| Eligibility | Whether British subjects or not |
| Campaign(s) | Second World War 1939–1945 |
| Established | 1945 |
| Total | 17,500 |
Ribbon bar | |
| Order of wear | |
| Next (higher) | Women's Royal Voluntary Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Colonial Special Constabulary Medal |
The South African Medal for War Services is a South African service medal for voluntary unpaid service in support of the war effort between 6 September 1939 and 15 February 1946, during the Second World War.