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.
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]
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