The medal is the other ranks ' equivalent of the Van Riebeeck Decoration ( DVR ) for officers and is identical in design .
The medal could be awarded to other ranks of the South African Defence Force for distinguished service against an enemy in the field .
The medal is the other ranks ' medal of the Van Riebeeck Decoration ( DVR ) for officers and is identical in design .
The medal could be awarded to other ranks of the South African Defence Force for distinguished service against an enemy in the field .