- Time Period: Post-WW2
- Institution: 1970
- Country: South Africa
The Jack Hindon Medal, denoted by the post-nominal letters JHM, is a military honor established in the Republic of South Africa in 1970 but was only utilized until 1975. It was bestowed upon other ranks in recognition of diligent service within the Commandos, the rural defense sector of the South African Defence Force.
This medal was conferred upon other ranks of the Commandos for exceptionally diligent and outstanding service. Named after Jack Hindon, a Scottish-born Afrikaner hailed as a hero of the Second Boer War, the medal honored individuals who demonstrated exceptional dedication.
The use of post-nominal letters was permitted from 1993, eighteen years following the medal’s discontinuation.
The Jack Hindon Medal Design
The Jack Hindon Medal is a bronze oval-shaped medal, designed to fit within a 38-millimeter diameter circle. It portrays three Burghers hoisting the Vierkleur flag atop Spioenkop following the Boer triumph over British forces in 1900, during the Second Boer War. Inscriptions include “JACK • HINDON” at the top and “MEDALJE • MEDAL” at the bottom.
The reverse side features the pre-1994 South African Coat of Arms.
The ribbon measures 32 millimeters in width and is primarily yellow, featuring 4½ millimeters wide green bands along the edges and a 1 millimeter wide green band positioned in the center. These green and yellow hues are derived from the ribbon colors of three awards that were instituted in 1920.
