[1] Guidelines, consisting of appropriate words or phrases which may be useful when writing a citation for the award of the Medalje vir Troue Diens - Medal for Loyal Service, have been published by the South African Defence Department.

[1] In respect of the Medalje vir Troue Diens without a bar, for ten years service, the official order of precedence is as follows:[7]

In respect of the Medalje vir Troue Diens and Bar for twenty years service, the official order of precedence is as follows:[7]

In respect of the Medalje vir Troue Diens and Bar for thirty years service, the official order of precedence is as follows:[7]

In respect of the Medalje vir Troue Diens and Bar for forty years service, the official order of precedence is as follows:[7]

In respect of the Medalje vir Troue Diens and Bar for fifty years service, the official order of precedence is as follows:[7]