South Africa, Republic. A Navy Cross With Bar, C.1995. GTRexclude The soldbuch was issued on

The soldbuch was issued on March 1st

members of the Coast Guard were eligible to receive the Navy Distinguished Service Medal

After 1920

first as a small action unit in the Polish Campaign

South Africa, Republic. A Navy Cross With Bar, C.1995. GTRexclude The soldbuch was issued on(Crux Navalis). Instituted 1987. A pointed cross constructed of silver, the obverse centre bears a gilt lion passant (the emblem of the South African Navy) on a navy blue enamel, the reverse bears the pre 1994 South African coat of arms, the 6 oclock arm engraved with the decoration number 35, suspension bar is attached to cross, marked SILVER on reverse, measuring 45. 3 mm (w) x 59. 77 mm (h), weighing 35. 2 g, with Navy bar with embossed Protea