Military Merit Medal (South Africa)
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The Military Merit Medal, post-nominal letters MMM, is a military decoration which was instituted in the Republic of South Africa on 9 October 1974 as the Chief of the Defence Force's Commendation Medal. It could be awarded to all ranks of the South African Defence Force for service of a high order.[1][2][3]
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Type | Military decoration for merit |
Awarded for | Service of a high order |
Country | South Africa |
Presented by | the Chief of the South African Defence Force, from 1993 the State President, and from 1994 the President |
Eligibility | All Ranks |
Post-nominals | MMM |
Status | Discontinued in 2003 |
Established | 1974 |
First awarded | 1974 |
Last awarded | 27 April 2003 |
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