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Defence Act, 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002)

Chapter 12 : Ceremonial Decorations, Medals, Awards, Flags and Accoutrements

76. Wearing of decorations and medals

 

The wearing in public of decorations and medals in the prescribed manner by the following categories of persons and on the following apparel, is allowed:

a) Serving members of the Defence Force, on the appropriate uniform as prescribed;
b) former members of the Defence Force who have been awarded military decorations and medals, on appropriate civilian dress as prescribed;
c) civilians who are the next of kin of deceased former members of the Defence Force, on appropriate civilian dress as prescribed; and
d) other civilian recipients, on appropriate dress.