Southern Cross Medal (1975) centre of a starburst of radiating points. The reverse has the , with the decoration number impressed underneath. The bar was struck in silver and has a Protea emblem embossed in the centre. The same bar was used to indicate multiple awards of the Pro Virtute Medal, Army Cross, Air Force Cross, Navy Cross, Medical Service Cross, Southern Cross Medal (1975) and Pro Merito Medal (1975). The original ribbon was 32 millimetres wide, with a 2 millimetres wide white band, an 11½ millimetres wide dark blue band and a 1 millimetre wide white band, repeated in reverse order and separated
Combat Action Ribbon meet the criteria for the Combat Action Ribbon, Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers and enlisted Naval Aircrewman typically being recognized for combat via the Air Medal, although this award requires far more combat exposure over a prolonged period. The Navy Combat Action Ribbon was authorized on 17 February 1969. The Coast Guard Combat Action Ribbon was authorized on 16 July 2008 and may be awarded to members of the Coast Guard in the grade of captain and below, "who have actively participated in ground or maritime combat." The Navy Combat Action Ribbon is retroactive to 7 December 1941 and the