Queen's Medal for Champion Shots in the Military Forces the Security Forces. The first King's Medal Competition in the Union of South Africa was held in 1924 and the first medal to a South African was won by G.W. Church of the 7th Infantry (Kimberley Regiment). The competition did not take place in 1926 and was interrupted from 1940 to 1947 by the Second World War. The last medal was awarded in 1961, the year that South Africa became a republic. From 1962, the British medal was replaced by the Commandant General's Medal (), which could be awarded to champions from any of the three Arms of the Service.
Department of Commerce Silver Medal group which is awarded the Silver Medal Award are each presented a framed certificate signed by the Secretary and medal. An organization receiving the award is presented one framed certificate signed by the Secretary and medal. The Silver Medal Award is awarded for exceptional performance characterized by noteworthy or superlative contributions, which have a direct and lasting impact with the Department of Commerce. To warrant a Silver Medal, a contribution must focus on qualitative and quantitative performance measures reflected in the Department of Commerce's strategic plan and be identified in one of the following areas: The NOAA Corps is eligible