WESTERN CAPE MEDALS

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Western Cape

 

 

The Western Cape is the only one of the nine provinces to confer its own honours. They were established by the provincial legislature in May 1999, and were first awarded in 2003. Awards are conferred by the provincial premier.

Western Cape Golden Cross (1999- )
For an exceptional achievement which has served the interest of the province.

Insignia: A gold convex cross displaying four disa flowers (obverse) and the provincial coat of arms (reverse). It is worn on a neck ribbon.

 

 

Order of the Disa (1999- )
For meritorious service in the interest of the province. There are three classes:

Insignia: A gold (commander and officer) or silver (member) cross of disa flowers, displaying the provincial coat of arms on the reverse. The commander's badge is worn around the neck, and the others are worn on the chest.

 

• Commander - for excellent meritorious, commendable and honourable service in the interests of the Province.

 

• Officer - for outstanding meritorious, commendable and honourable service in the interests of the Province.

 

• Member - for noteworthy meritorious service, prominent, noticeable, commendable and honourable service in the interests of the Province.  

 

 

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NB: If anyone has good colour pictures of these awards (front and back), do show them here please - thank you.

 

 

 

Edited December 8, 2021 by Marcon1

[Chris Boonzaier]

uuugly.... I think they must have hired the same designer who made the modern Australian awards!!