Gold Cross of Zimbabwe
| Gold Cross of 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] |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Post-nominals | G.C.Z. |
| Established | 1980 |
| Total | 8 |
 Ribbon bar of the order | |
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
[edit]- Danny Stannard[3][4]
- Squadron Leader Earnest Matsambira[5]
- Group Captain Ishmael Kadenga[6]
- Group Captain Micheal Dhabha[7]
- Major Charles Sambulo[4]
- Corporal Samson Moyo[4]
- Major Judgemore Cheuka (posthumously)[4]
- Colonel Flint Magama (posthumously)[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "ODM of Zimbabwe: Gold Cross of Zimbabwe". www.medals.org.uk.
- ^ Parker, Jim. "Assignment Selous Scouts Inside Story of a Rhodesian Special Branch Officer". Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ Jim Parker. "Assignment Selous Scouts / Inside Story of a Rhodesian Special Branch Officer". Archived from the original on 19 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Zimbabwean Government Gazzette" (PDF). Gazettes.Africa. p. 6. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kanhema, Tawanda (12 April 2008). "Bravery in the Congo, A Zimbabwean Fighter Pilot Recounts". Investigative Africa. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ "Zimbabwe: AFZ Holds Parade for Dhabha". The Herald. 1 July 2006. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
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