Gold Cross of Zimbabwe explained

Gold Cross of Zimbabwe
Country:	Zimbabwe
Type:	Military decoration
Awarded For:	Conspicuous Valour
Description:	A 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]
Post-Nominals:	G.C.Z.
Established:	1980
Total Awarded:	8
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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

Danny Stannard^[3] ^[4]
Squadron Leader Earnest Matsambira^[5]
Group Captain Ishmael Kadenga^[6]
Group Captain Micheal Dhabha^[7]
Major Charles Sambulo
Corporal Samson Moyo
Major Judgemore Cheuka (posthumously)
Colonel Flint Magama (posthumously)

Notes and References

Web site: ODM of Zimbabwe: Gold Cross of Zimbabwe. www.medals.org.uk.
Web site: Parker. Jim. Assignment Selous Scouts Inside Story of a Rhodesian Special Branch Officer. 15 July 2013. 21 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121021063958/http://www.galago.co.za/CAT1_019_b.htm. dead.
Web site: Assignment Selous Scouts / Inside Story of a Rhodesian Special Branch Officer. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919115212/http://www.galago.co.za/CAT1_019_b.htm. 19 Sep 2020. dead. Jim Parker .
Web site: Zimbabwean Government Gazzette. live. -->. 24 November 2020. Gazettes.Africa. 6.
Web site: The Siege of Manono, A Zimbabwean Sacrifice . Investigative Africa . April 13, 2008 . May 5, 2014 . Kanhema, Tawanda . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140505123748/http://iaafrica.com/2008/04/13/the-siege-of-manono-zimbabweans-in-congo-war/ . May 5, 2014 .
Web site: Bravery in the Congo, A Zimbabwean Fighter Pilot Recounts . Investigative Africa . April 12, 2008 . May 5, 2014 . Kanhema, Tawanda.
Web site: Zimbabwe: AFZ Holds Parade for Dhabha . The Herald . July 1, 2006 . May 5, 2014.