Pro Patria Medal (other)
Pro Patria Medal may refer to: *Pro Patria Medal (South Africa), a decoration of the South African Defence Force established in 1974 *Pro Patria Medal (Poland) The Pro Patria Medal is a civil state decoration of Poland. Established in 2011, it is awarded by the Head of the Office for War Veterans and Victims of Oppression. Criteria The Pro Patria Medal is awarded by the Head of the Office for War Veter ...

Pro Patria Medal (South Africa)
The Pro Patria Medal is a South African military campaign medal which was instituted by the Republic in 1974. It was awarded to members of the South African Defence Force for service in an operational area, as designated by the Minister of Defence or for engagement in armed combat with the enemy. The South African military The Union Defence Forces (UDF) were established in 1912 and renamed the South African Defence Force (SADF) in 1958. On 27 April 1994, it was integrated with six other independent forces into the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). Institution The Pro Patria Medal was instituted by the State President in 1974. Award criteria The medal could be awarded to serving members of all ranks of the South African Defence Force. The conditions for award stipulated that the recipient had to have: * been involved in combat or a skirmish or combat situation or an incident caused by enemy activities, or * participated in a specific operation acknowledged by the ...
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