| Independence Medal | |
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| Type | Military commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | Commemoration of the independence of Transkei |
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| Presented by | the State President |
| Eligibility | All ranks |
| Status | Discontinued in 1976 |
| Established | c. 1976 |
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| TDF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear | |
| Next (higher) | TDF precedence:
SANDF precedence:
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| Next (lower) | TDF succession:
SANDF succession:
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The Independence Medal was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Transkei to commemorate Independence on 26 October 1976. It was awarded to all ranks on the active strength of the Transkei Defence Force upon independence.[1][2]