| Distinguished Conduct Medal (Natal) | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Military decoration for bravery |
| Awarded for | Gallantry in the field |
| Country | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Flag_of_the_Natal_Colony_(1875%E2%80%931910).svg){kind=small} Colony of Natal |
| Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India |
| Eligibility | Other Ranks |
| Post-nominals | DCM |
| Status | Discontinued in 1913 |
| Established | 1897 |
| Total | 10 |
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| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Union of South Africa Queen's Medal for Bravery, Gold |
| Equivalent | Distinguished Conduct Medal |
| Next (lower) | Conspicuous Gallantry Medal |
| Related | Distinguished Service Order |
In 1895, Queen Victoria authorised Colonial governments to adopt various British military decorations and medals and to award them to their local military forces. The Colony of Natal introduced this system in August 1895 and, in 1897, instituted the Distinguished Conduct Medal (Natal), post-nominal letters DCM.[1][2]
- ^ South African Medal Website – Colonial Military Forces (Accessed 6 May 2015)
- ^ "No. 33653". The London Gazette. 17 October 1930. p. 6313.