Pro Virtute Medal
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South Africa| Pro Virtute Medal | |
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| Type | Military decoration for bravery |
| Awarded for | Distinguished conduct and outstanding combat leadership in the field |
| Country | South Africa |
| Presented by | the State President |
| Eligibility | Other Ranks |
| Post-nominals | PVM |
| Status | Discontinued in 2003 |
| Established | 1987 |
| First award | Never awarded |
 Ribbon bar | |
The Pro Virtute Medal, post-nominal letters PVM, was a military decoration for bravery that was instituted by the Republic of South Africa in 1987, but never awarded. The decoration was intended for award to other ranks of the South African Defence Force for distinguished conduct and outstanding combat leadership in the field.[1][2]
The Pro Virtute Medal, post-nominal letters PVM, was instituted by the State President in 1987.[2]
Award criteria
The medal could be awarded to other ranks of the South African Defence Force for distinguished conduct and outstanding combat leadership in the field. A bar, instituted in 1993, could be awarded in recognition of further similar displays of combat leadership in the field.[2][3][4]
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