| Conspicuous Leadership Star | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Military decoration for bravery |
| Awarded for | Distinguished conduct and exceptional combat leadership |
| Country |   South Africa |
| Presented by | the President |
| Eligibility | Umkhonto we Sizwe cadres |
| Post-nominals | CLS |
| Campaign(s) | The "struggle" |
| Status | Discontinued in 2003 |
| Established | 1996 |
 Ribbon bar | |
| MK 1996 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear | |
| Next (higher) | MK precedence:
SANDF precedence:
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| Next (lower) | MK succession:
SANDF succession:
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The Conspicuous Leadership Star, post-nominal letters CLS, was instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, who have distinguished themselves during the "struggle" by distinguished conduct and exceptional combat leadership.[1][2]
- ^ South African Medal Website - Liberation armies (Accessed 30 April 2015)
- ^ South African Medal Website - Post-nominal Letters (Accessed 28 April 2015)