Van Riebeeck Medal

The Van Riebeeck Medal was a South African military decoration that was in use from 1952 to 1975. It was awarded to "other ranks" (enlisted men), for distinguished service in the field. The medal corresponded to the Van Riebeeck Decoration for officers. It was identical in design to the Van Riebeeck decoration, except that it was silver, and the ribbon had a white stripe down the centre.

Design
The decoration is of silver in the shape of a five-pointed star representing in outline the Castle of Good Hope. The suspension consists of a cluster of 8 protea leaves

Jan van Riebeeck is depicted in relief against a background of three rings representing his three ships, with the words UITNEMENDE DIENS * DISTINGUISHED SERVICE in the outer rings.
 * Obverse

The Coat of Arms of South Africa, in relief. Specimens struck before 31 May 1961 have Queen Elizabeth II's royal cipher above the coat of arms.
 * Reverse

32mm wide, sky blue with a 6mm white center stripe
 * Ribbon

Recipients
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