Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal
| Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | Commemoration of the opening of the first Union Parliament |
| Country | Union of South Africa |
| Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India |
| Eligibility | Military and civil leaders |
| Established | 1910 |
| First award | 1910 |
| Final award | 1911 |
| Total | 580 |
Ribbon Bar | |
| South African order of wear | |
| Next (higher) | Air Efficiency Award |
| Next (lower) | South African Medal for War Services |
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The Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal is a military and civil commemorative medal which was awarded to commemorate the opening of the first Union Parliament by the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn in 1910. It may be considered as the first of many independence medals which were instituted throughout the Commonwealth during the 20th century.