Van Riebeeck Decoration
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The Van Riebeeck Decoration was a South African military decoration
that was in use from 1952 to 1975. It was awarded to military officers, for distinguished service in the field.
The only two recipients were Cmdt Jan Breytenbach (1972) and Lt Cdr Lambert Woodburne
Ribbon
32mm, sky blue
South African military decorations
An overview of South African military decorations and medals, which form part of the South African honours system.-1894–1913:The colonial military forces received British military decorations in wartime. From 1894, the colonial governments awarded medals for distinguished conduct and for long...
that was in use from 1952 to 1975. It was awarded to military officers, for distinguished service in the field.
The only two recipients were Cmdt Jan Breytenbach (1972) and Lt Cdr Lambert Woodburne
Lambert Jackson Woodburne
Vice-Admiral Lambert Jackson "Woody" Woodburne DVR, SD, SM, South African Navy is a former Chief of the South African Navy...
Design
The decoration is of silver gilt in the shape of a five-pointed star representing in outline the Castle of Good Hope. 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. It is awarded only for distinguished service against an enemy in the field. On repetition of such service, a bar in silver gilt may be awardedRibbon
32mm, sky blue
See also
- British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
- South African military decorationsSouth African military decorationsAn overview of South African military decorations and medals, which form part of the South African honours system.-1894–1913:The colonial military forces received British military decorations in wartime. From 1894, the colonial governments awarded medals for distinguished conduct and for long...