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. It replaced the Grand Cross of Valour in October 1980.
| 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. |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Post-nominals | G.C.Z. |
| Established | 1980 |
| Total | 8 |
Ribbon bar of the order | |
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