Complex sentence: The Merit Medal in Silver, post-nominal letters MMS, was instituted by the President in April 1996 and could be awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe who have distinguished themselves during The Struggle by exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty.
Split into simpler sentences: The Merit Medal in Silver, post-nominal letters MMS, was instituted by the President in April 1996. The decoration could be awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe who have distinguished themselves during The Struggle by exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty.