Grand Cross of Valour
Grand Cross of Valour | |
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Type | Military decoration |
Awarded for | Conspicuous Valour |
Country | Rhodesia |
Post-nominals | GCV |
Established | 1970 |
First awarded | 1978 |
Last awarded | 1980 |
Total | Two |
Total recipients | |
Precedence | |
Next (lower) | Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration |
The Grand Cross of Valour was
It was the equivalent of the Victoria Cross, which it replaced, and was formerly conferred on Rhodesian soldiers prior to 1965.
Institution
The award was instituted in 1970 by Presidential Warrant, the first being made in 1978. The second and final investiture was in June 1980.
Medal
The medal was a 9 ct gold cross with an enamelled roundel in the centre bearing a lion's head, hung from a V-shaped suspender from a scarlet ribbon woven with a central green stripe edged in white, with a gold stripe between the red and white. The medal was impressed in small capitals with the recipient's name on the reverse, and was awarded with a case of issue, miniature medal for wear, and an illuminated certificate.
Recipients
Just two awards of the Grand Cross of Valour were made.
Zimbabwe
The Grand Cross of Valour was superseded in October 1980[3] by the Gold Cross of Zimbabwe, which is presented for conspicuous bravery in perilous conditions, but which can be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel.
See also
"Orders, Medals and Decorations of Zimbabwe".
References
- ISBN 0-9553936-0-4.
- ISBN 0-620-29347-0.
- ^ "Statutory Instrument No. 677 of 1981". Vol. 1981, no. 677. Harare: Zimbabwe Government. 14 September 1981.
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