Grand Cross of Valour
The Grand Cross of Valour was Rhodesia's highest military decoration, awarded for conspicuous valour by members of the Security Forces in combat.
| Grand Cross of Valour | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
It was the equivalent of the Victoria Cross, which it replaced, and was formerly conferred on Rhodesian soldiers prior to 1965.
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