Decoration for Merit in Gold
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The Decoration for Merit in Gold, post-nominal letters DMG, was instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of uMkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, who had distinguished themselves during the "struggle" by outstanding service and utmost devotion to duty.[1][2]
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Decoration for Merit in Gold | |
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Type | Military decoration for merit |
Awarded for | Outstanding service and utmost devotion to duty |
Country | South Africa |
Presented by | the President |
Eligibility | uMkhonto we Sizwe cadres |
Post-nominals | DMG |
Campaign(s) | The "struggle" |
Status | Discontinued in 2003 |
Established | 1996 |
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