Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal information
Military and civil commemorative medal
Award
Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal
Type
Commemorative medal
Awarded for
Commemoration of the opening of the first Union Parliament
Country
Union of South Africa
Presented by
the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India
Eligibility
Military and civil leaders
Established
1910
First awarded
1910
Last awarded
1911
Total
580
Ribbon Bar
South African order of wear
Next (higher)
Air Efficiency Award
Next (lower)
South African Medal for War Services
The Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal is a military and civil commemorative medal which was awarded to commemorate the opening of the first Union Parliament by the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn in 1910. It may be considered as the first of many independence medals which were instituted throughout the Commonwealth during the 20th century.[1][2][3]
^McCreery, Christopher (19 May 2012). Commemorative medals of the Queen's reign in Canada, 1952-2012. Toronto: Dundurn Press. pp. 31, 40, 60. ISBN 9781459707566.
^Monick, S (1990). South African Civil Awards. South African National Museum of Military History. pp. 75–76.
^South African Medal Website - Civil - Union of South Africa (Accessed 1 May 2015)
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