Gold Cross of Zimbabwe

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.

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
Ribbon bar of the order

Recipients

References

  1. "ODM of Zimbabwe: Gold Cross of Zimbabwe". www.medals.org.uk.
  2. Parker, Jim. "Assignment Selous Scouts Inside Story of a Rhodesian Special Branch Officer". Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  3. Jim Parker. "Assignment Selous Scouts / Inside Story of a Rhodesian Special Branch Officer". Archived from the original on 19 September 2020.
  4. "Zimbabwean Government Gazzette" (PDF). Gazettes.Africa. p. 6. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  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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