Acts of conspicuous bravery during military operations
Country
South Africa
Presented by
the President
Eligibility
All ranks
Post-nominals
NS
Status
Current
Established
27 April 2003
First awarded
2003
Ribbon bar
Order of wear
Next (higher)
Star for Bravery in Silver
Next (lower)
Pro Virtute Decoration
The Nkwe ya Selefera - Silver Leopard, post-nominal letters NS, was instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 16 April 2003 and came into effect on 27 April 2003. It is South Africa's second highest military decoration for bravery.[1][2][3]
^Presidential Warrant by the President of the Republic of South Africa for the Institution of Honours for Bravery in the South African National Defence Force, Gazette no. 25213 dated 25 July 2003.
^South African Medal Website - South African National Defence Force (Accessed 1 May 2015)
^South African Medal Website - Post-nominal Letters (Accessed 28 April 2015)
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