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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ODM of Zimbabwe: Gold Cross of Zimbabwe. www.medals.org.uk.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 .
  4. Web site: Zimbabwean Government Gazzette. live. -->. 24 November 2020. Gazettes.Africa. 6.
  5. 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 .
  6. Web site: Bravery in the Congo, A Zimbabwean Fighter Pilot Recounts . Investigative Africa . April 12, 2008 . May 5, 2014 . Kanhema, Tawanda.
  7. Web site: Zimbabwe: AFZ Holds Parade for Dhabha . The Herald . July 1, 2006 . May 5, 2014.