Defence Act, 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002)

Chapter 12 : Ceremonial Decorations, Medals, Awards, Flags and Accoutrements

Purchase

1)	South African decorations and medals precede other decorations and medals presented to a member of the Defence Force.

2)	The President must issue an official order of precedence for the wearing of decorations and medals.

3)	Medals presented by any institution other than a state or a head of state may not be worn by members of the Defence Force together with their other medals.