With effect from 6 April 1952, when the Star of South Africa and several other new decorations and medals were instituted, these new awards took precedence before all earlier  British decorations and medals awarded to South Africans, with the exception of the Victoria Cross, which still took precedence before all other awards.
With effect from 6 April 1952, when new honors including the Star of South Africa were introduced, these newer awards took precedence over all earlier British decorations and medals awarded to South Africans, except for the Victoria Cross, which still held higher precedence.