This article needs additional citations for verification. (November 2012) |
The Decoration for Meritorious Services was an honour conferred until 1987 by the Government of the Republic of South Africa, usually for political services to the country. The appointments were made by the State President of South Africa.
Decoration for Meritorious Services | |
---|---|
Presented by | State President of South Africa |
Status | Replaced in 1986 |
Last awarded | 1986 |
Total recipients | 109 |
Postnominal letters edit
The conferral of this honour entitles the holder to the use of 'DMS' (or Afrikaans: DVD) after their name.
It was superseded by the Order for Meritorious Service in 1986.[1]
Since 1 June 1994, this honour is classified as a Commonwealth honour.
Design edit
A five-armed gold Maltese cross, displaying a golden protea flower on a blue roundel in the centre of a 5-pointed diamond-studded star, all superimposed on a multi-rayed silver and gold plaque (obverse). It is worn on a neck ribbon.[2]
Selected recipients edit
References edit
- ^ Dr S. Monick. "PROFILE OF A RESEARCH PROJECT: THE MEDAL PUBLICATIONS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY". Scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ Arthur Radburn. "SA: Civil 1967-2002". Samw.hwmw.net46.net. Archived from the original on 15 March 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
🔥 Top keywords: Akademia e Shkencave e RPS te ShqiperiseAlexandria Ocasio-CortezBilderberg GroupCristiano RonaldoDong XiaowanMinecraftOperation GladioPrimal cutRiot FestStrictly Come Dancing (series 7)Main PageSpecial:SearchClaudia SheinbaumWikipedia:Featured pictures2024 Mexican general electionDick Van DykeKylian MbappéRob Burrow2024 Indian general electionLarry AllenCleopatraMorena (political party)Deaths in 2024Andrés Manuel López ObradorGodzilla Minus OneVenom: The Last DanceYouTube2019 Indian general electionCarlos Sheinbaum Yoselevitz2024 ICC Men's T20 World CupJabari ParkerDonner PartyBruce WillisFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga2 Girls 1 CupRupert MurdochEnzo MarescaMike ViningList of Stanley Cup championsReal Madrid CFKanlaonClacton (UK Parliament constituency)UEFA Euro 2024Annie Pardo CemoNigel FarageEric (miniseries)Carlo AncelottiRP FLIPICC Men's T20 World Cup