Independence Medal (Bophuthatswana)
The Independence Medal was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Bophuthatswana to commemorate that country's independence on 6 December 1977. It was awarded to all ranks on the active strength of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force upon independence.
| Independence Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | Commemoration of the independence of Bophuthatswana |
| Country | Bophuthatswana |
| Presented by | the State President |
| Eligibility | All ranks |
| Status | Discontinued in 1977 |
| Established | 1977 |
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| BDF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear | |
| Next (higher) | BDF precedence:
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| Next (lower) | BDF succession:
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