Star of South Africa, Silver
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The Star of South Africa, Silver, post-nominal letters SSAS, was the second level decoration of two military and five non-military classes of the Order of the Star of South Africa, which was instituted by the Republic of South Africa on 1 July 1975. It was awarded to general and flag officers of the South African Defence Force for exceptionally meritorious service of major military significance. The Order of the Star of South Africa was discontinued in 2002.[1][2]
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Star of South Africa, Silver | |
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Type | Military decoration for merit |
Awarded for | Exceptionally meritorious service of major military significance |
Country | South Africa |
Presented by | the State President and, from 1994, the President |
Eligibility | General and flag officers |
Post-nominals | SSAS |
Status | Discontinued in 2002 |
Established | 1975 |
SADF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear | |
Next (higher) | SADF precedence:
SANDF precedence:
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Equivalent | Star of South Africa, Grand Officer |
Next (lower) | SADF succession:
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