Good Service Medal, Gold

The Good Service Medal, Gold, originally named the South African Defence Force Good Service Medal, Gold, is the senior of a set of three military medals which was instituted by the Republic of South Africa on 1 July 1975. It was initially awarded to members of all elements of the South African Defence Force for thirty years of exemplary service, but was restricted to Permanent Force personnel from 1993.

Good Service Medal, Gold
TypeMilitary long service medal
Awarded for30 years of good service
Country  South Africa
Presented bythe State President and, from 1994, the President
EligibilityAll ranks
StatusDiscontinued in 2003
Established1975

Original PF, CF and Commando ribbon bars
Ribbon bar from 1993
SADF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear
Next (higher)
SADF precedence:
  • Medal for Distinguished Conduct and Loyal Service
SANDF precedence:
  • Medalje vir Troue Diens and Bar, 40 years
Next (lower)
SADF succession:
SANDF succession:
  • Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct, Gold
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