| Distinguished Gallantry Cross | |
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| Type | Military decoration for bravery |
| Awarded for | Hair-raising deeds of distinguished heroism |
| Country | .svg){kind=small} Bophuthatswana |
| Presented by | the State President |
| Eligibility | All Ranks |
| Status | Discontinued in 1994 |
| Established | 1982 |
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| BDF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear | |
| Next (higher) | BDF precedence:
SANDF precedence:
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| Next (lower) | BDF succession:
SANDF succession:
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The Distinguished Gallantry Cross was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1982, for award to all ranks for hair-raising deeds of distinguished heroism.[1][2][3]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Gazette 27376was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Republic of Bophuthatswana Constitution Act, 1977
- ^ South African Medal Website - Bophuthatswana Defence Force (Accessed 30 April 2015)