This is a South African military commemorative medallion, issued for South African Military Intelligence.

What it is
    •    A 25-year service/anniversary medal (commemorative, not a campaign or bravery medal)
    •    Marked “SA MIL INL – JARE 25 YEARS – 1971–1996”
    •    Features the owl emblem with the Latin motto “Vigilantia et Scientia” (Vigilance and Knowledge), the long-standing symbol of Military Intelligence

What it was for
    •    Issued to members, veterans, or associates to mark 25 years of Military Intelligence
    •    Typically presented or sold internally (functions, reunions, unit commemorations)
    •    Not worn on uniform and not official state decoration

Material & era
    •    Usually bronze or brass
    •    Dated 1996, reflecting the 25-year span from 1971
    •    Post-Border War / early post-1994 transition period