Honoris Crux Gold
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| Honoris Crux Gold | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon: 32mm, orange with a white centre line |
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| Awarded by South African Defence Force | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Outstanding bravery in extreme danger |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Statistics | |
| First awarded | 1976 |
| Last awarded | 1991 |
| Total awarded | 5 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Honoris Crux Diamond |
The Honoris Crux Gold was a South African military decoration that existed from 1975 to 1993. It was the second of the four classes of the Honoris Crux Decoration (see also Honoris Crux Diamond, Honoris Crux Silver, and Honoris Crux), and was awarded for outstanding bravery in extreme danger. Five decorations were won in combat, and one in a sea rescue operation.
[edit] References
- Alexander, E. G. M., Barron G. K. B. and Bateman, A. J. (1986). South African Orders, Decorations and Medals. Human and Rousseau.
- Monick, S, (1988). South African Military Awards 1912-1987. South African National Museum of Military History.
- Uys, Ian. (1992). Cross of Honour. Uys Publishers.
