Gold Cross of Zimbabwe

The Gold Cross of 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
CountryZimbabwe
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]
Post-nominalsG.C.Z.
Statistics
Established1980
Total awarded4

Ribbon bar of the order

Recipients
  • Danny Stannard[3]
  • Squadron Leader Earnest Matsambira[4]
  • Group Captain Ishmael Kadenga[5]
  • Group Captain Micheal Dhabha[6]

References
  1. "Zimbabwe: Gold Cross of Zimbabwe".
  2. Parker, Jim. "Assignment Selous Scouts Inside Story of a Rhodesian Special Branch Officer". Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  3. http://www.galago.co.za/CAT1_019_b.htm
  4. Kanhema, Tawanda (April 13, 2008). "The Siege of Manono, A Zimbabwean Sacrifice". Investigative Africa. Archived from the original on May 5, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  5. Kanhema, Tawanda (April 12, 2008). "Bravery in the Congo, A Zimbabwean Fighter Pilot Recounts". Investigative Africa. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  6. "Zimbabwe: AFZ Holds Parade for Dhabha". The Herald. July 1, 2006. Retrieved May 5, 2014.


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