John Chard Medal
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The John Chard Medal was instituted with effect from 6 April 1952 to replace the Efficiency Medal
and the Air Efficiency Award which was previously awarded to members of the Citizen Force
between 1939 and 1952.
This bronze medal was awarded to members of the Citizen Force, irrespective of rank, who had completed twelve years' long and efficient service. The qualifying service did not need necessarily be continuous.
The medal is of bronze and the designation and significance is the same as that of the John Chard Decoration
.
Distinguishing insignia in silver are worn on the ribbon. A miniature anchor denotes that qualifying service was in the SA Navy, crossed swords in the SA Army and an eagle in the SA Air Force
.
A member eligible to receive the John Chard Medal after 1 July 1975 could elect to receive the SADF Good Service Medal (Bronze) instead. The member was, however, thereafter restricted to the series chosen. This stipulation in the Government Gazette seems to contradict the option offered under the regulations for the award of the John Chard Decoration
and the SADF Good Service Medal.
Efficiency Medal (South Africa)
The Efficiency Medal was approved by a Royal Warrant dated 29 December 1939, for award to men who had completed twelve years' qualifying service in the volunteer Army and Air Force Citizen Force of the Union of South Africa It was extended to the South African Naval Forces from 1942.Officers were...
and the Air Efficiency Award which was previously awarded to members of the Citizen Force
Citizen Force
The Citizen Force was the name of the general military reserve force of several British Commonwealth countries.-Australian:Since the Federation of Australia in 1901, the reserve military force has been known by many names, including the Citizens Forces, the Citizen Military Forces, the Militia and,...
between 1939 and 1952.
This bronze medal was awarded to members of the Citizen Force, irrespective of rank, who had completed twelve years' long and efficient service. The qualifying service did not need necessarily be continuous.
The medal is of bronze and the designation and significance is the same as that of the John Chard Decoration
John Chard Decoration
The John Chard Decoration was a South African military medal that was in use from 1952 to 2003. It was awarded to members of the Citizen Force who completed twenty years qualifying service, provided they had already earned the John Chard Medal...
.
Distinguishing insignia in silver are worn on the ribbon. A miniature anchor denotes that qualifying service was in the SA Navy, crossed swords in the SA Army and an eagle in the SA Air Force
South African Air Force
The South African Air Force is the air force of South Africa, with headquarters in Pretoria. It is the world's second oldest independent air force, and its motto is Per Aspera Ad Astra...
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A member eligible to receive the John Chard Medal after 1 July 1975 could elect to receive the SADF Good Service Medal (Bronze) instead. The member was, however, thereafter restricted to the series chosen. This stipulation in the Government Gazette seems to contradict the option offered under the regulations for the award of the John Chard Decoration
John Chard Decoration
The John Chard Decoration was a South African military medal that was in use from 1952 to 2003. It was awarded to members of the Citizen Force who completed twenty years qualifying service, provided they had already earned the John Chard Medal...
and the SADF Good Service Medal.
Internal links
- Efficiency MedalEfficiency MedalThe Efficiency Medal was a medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces....
- Efficiency DecorationEfficiency DecorationThe Efficiency Decoration is a defunct medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces....
- Efficiency Decoration (South Africa)Efficiency Decoration (South Africa)The Efficiency Decoration was a distinctive award to recognise long and meritorious service of at least twenty years as an officer in the volunteer Army and Air Force Citizen Force of the Union of South Africa...
- Efficiency Medal (South Africa)Efficiency Medal (South Africa)The Efficiency Medal was approved by a Royal Warrant dated 29 December 1939, for award to men who had completed twelve years' qualifying service in the volunteer Army and Air Force Citizen Force of the Union of South Africa It was extended to the South African Naval Forces from 1942.Officers were...
- John Chard DecorationJohn Chard DecorationThe John Chard Decoration was a South African military medal that was in use from 1952 to 2003. It was awarded to members of the Citizen Force who completed twenty years qualifying service, provided they had already earned the John Chard Medal...
Further reading
- Monick, S, (1988). South African Military Awards 1912-1987. South African National Museum of Military History, Johannesburg.