South African Police Medal for Combating Terrorism
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| South African Police Medal for Combating Terrorism | |
|---|---|
 Obverse of the medal. | |
| Type | Police campaign medal |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Presented by | the State President |
| Eligibility | All Ranks |
| Campaign(s) | Rhodesian Bush War, South African Border War |
The South African Police Medal for Combatting Terrorism is a South African police campaign medal which was instituted by the Republic in 1974. It was awarded to members of the South African Police for service in an operational area or for engagement in armed combat with the enemy.[1] It was also awarded for service against the People's Liberation Army of Namibia in South-West Africa, or for counter-terrorist operations in Rhodesia during the Rhodesian Bush War.[2] Silver bars were used to denote subsequent awards.[2]
The medal could be awarded to serving members of all ranks of the South African Police. The conditions for award stipulated that the recipient had to have:
- been involved in combat or a skirmish or combat situation with terrorists, or
- been injured through terrorist activities, or
- completed 60 days of counter-insurgency duties in a designated area.[1]
The medal was awarded with a certificate. The example pictured is to then-Major General M.C.W. Geldenhuys:
