Honoris Crux Explained

Honoris Crux may refer to one of five South African military decorations. A set of four classes of Honoris Crux decorations—the Honoris Crux Diamond, Honoris Crux Gold, Honoris Crux Silver and Honoris Crux of 1975—together replaced the discontinued Honoris Crux of 1952.^[1]

• Honoris Crux (1952), in use from 1952 to 1975
• Honoris Crux (1975), in use from 1975 to 2003
• Honoris Crux Silver, in use from 1975 to 2003
• Honoris Crux Gold, in use from 1975 to 1992
• Honoris Crux Diamond, in use from 1975 to 2003 (though never awarded)

Notes and References

1. Web site: http://www.geocities.ws/militaf/mil75.htm . South African Medal Website - SA Defence Force : 1975-2003. 30 April 2015.