Gold Cross of Zimbabwe

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Gold Cross of Zimbabwe
TypeMilitary decoration
Awarded forConspicuous Valour
DescriptionA metal cross with a four pointed star on it, and the traditional Zimbabwe bird symbol. The words "FOR BRAVERY" appear around the bird, and it hangs from a red ribbon.[1]
CountryZimbabwe
Post-nominalsG.C.Z.
Established1980
Total8
Gold Cross of Zimbabwe - ribbon bar.png
Ribbon bar of the order

The Gold Cross of Zimbabwe (Shona: Ndarama Muchinjikwa ye Zimbabwe) is Zimbabwe's highest military decoration awarded for conspicuous valour by members of the Security Forces in combat.[2] It replaced the Grand Cross of Valour in October 1980.

Recipients

References

  1. ^ "Zimbabwe: Gold Cross of Zimbabwe".
  2. ^ Parker, Jim. "Assignment Selous Scouts Inside Story of a Rhodesian Special Branch Officer". Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  3. ^ http://www.galago.co.za/CAT1_019_b.htm
  4. ^ a b c d e "Zimbabwean Government Gazzette" (PDF). Gazettes.Africa. p. 6. Retrieved 24 November 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Kanhema, Tawanda (13 April 2008). "The Siege of Manono, A Zimbabwean Sacrifice". Investigative Africa. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  6. ^ Kanhema, Tawanda (12 April 2008). "Bravery in the Congo, A Zimbabwean Fighter Pilot Recounts". Investigative Africa. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  7. ^ "Zimbabwe: AFZ Holds Parade for Dhabha". The Herald. 1 July 2006. Retrieved 5 May 2014.


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