[1][2][4] The De Wet Decoration, post-nominal letters DWD, was instituted by the State President, C.R.

When medals are not worn, recipients of the clasp wear a button with the encircled letters "DWD" on the ribbon bar.

[1] The reverse has the pre-1994 South African Coat of Arms, with the decoration number impressed or engraved below.

Members who had been awarded the clasp wear a silver button, 8 millimetres in diameter and inscribed "DWD", on the ribbon bar when medals are not worn.

Conferment of the De Wet Decoration was discontinued in respect of services performed on or after 27 April 2003.