IPhrothiya yeSiliva

iPhrothiya yeSiliva (Silver Protea) is a South African military decoration. It was instituted with effect from 27 April 2003, and may be awarded to members of the South African National Defence Force (or any other armed forces serving with the SANDF) for outstanding leadership, or outstanding meritorious service and particular devotion to duty. A bar may be awarded to a recipient who earns the decoration again. A recipient is entitled to use the post-nominal letters PS.

The PS forms part of a trio of military decorations for meritorious service, the others being iPhrothiya yeGolide (Golden Protea) and iPhrothiya yeBhronzi (Bronze Protea). Language of origin: ISISWATI

Outstanding Leadership

 * More than usual.
 * Aptitude, talent, ability.
 * Creativity.
 * Ability to persevere
 * Outstanding Meritorious Service.
 * Positive and visible, permanent results for the SANDF at least on the level of and significant benefit to the Service.
 * Unusual achievement / performance.
 * Particular contribution.
 * Example (Role model).
 * Positive conduct sheet.
 * Creativity.
 * Initiative.
 * Particular devotion to duty.
 * Single occasion or over a period of time.
 * Special.
 * Outstanding.
 * Remarkable

Design
The decoration is a 6-pointed silver star, displaying a stylised protea flower on a blue hexagon. The reverse depicts the South African coat of arms. The protea, which is South Africa's national flower, has been used on military merit awards since World War II. The ribbon is blue with a centre panel of white - black - gold - black - white stripes.
 * Obverse
 * Reverse
 * Ribbon

Wear
The award of the decoration for service in active military operations shall be indicated by distinguishing insignia according to the Service in which the recipient was serving, i.e.
 * Army uniform: Crossed swords
 * Air Force uniform: Eagle
 * Naval uniform: Anchor
 * Military Health Service uniform: Rod of Aesculapius.