The Pro Merito Decoration, post-nominal letters PMD, could be awarded to other ranks of the South African Defence Force for outstanding service of the highest order and utmost devotion to duty.
The Pro Merito Decoration, post-nominal letters PMD, was instituted by the State President on 1 July 1975. The decoration could be awarded to other ranks of the South African Defence Force for outstanding service of the highest order and utmost devotion to duty.