| Independence Medal | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Military commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | Commemoration of the independence of Venda |
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| Presented by | the President |
| Eligibility | All Ranks |
| Status | Discontinued in 1994 |
| Established | 1979 |
| First awarded | 1979 |
| Last awarded | 1979 |
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| VDF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear | |
| Next (higher) | VDF precedence:
SANDF precedence:
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| Next (lower) | VDF succession:
SANDF succession:
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The Independence Medal was instituted by the President of the Republic of Venda in 1979, for award to all ranks in commemoration of the independence of Venda.[1]