Independence Medal (Transkei)

The Independence Medal was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Transkei to commemorate Independence on 26 October 1976. It was awarded to all ranks on the active strength of the Transkei Defence Force upon independence.

Independence Medal
TypeMilitary commemorative medal
Awarded forCommemoration of the independence of Transkei
Country Transkei
Presented bythe State President
EligibilityAll ranks
StatusDiscontinued in 1976
Establishedc. 1976
Ribbon bar
TDF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear
Next (higher)
TDF precedence:
  • Defence Force Medal
SANDF precedence:
  • Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal
Next (lower)
TDF succession:
  • Military Rule Medal
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