English: The Military medal ribbon of the Medal for Distinguished Conduct and Loyal Service, version 2, used from 1991 to 1994 and awarded to members of the South African Defence Force after 40 years loyal service. A 9 carat gold medal displaying the coat of arms, suspended on a dark green ribbon with a centre band in the orange, white and blue of the pre-1994 national flag between two narrow white bands. Two versions exist. In 1994 the ribbon was replaced with a ribbon showing the colours of the post-1994 flag.