Gallantry Cross, Silver

Gallantry Cross, Silver
TypeMilitary decoration for bravery
Awarded forCourage or bravery or valour beyond the normal call of duty
Country Venda
Presented bythe President
EligibilityAll Ranks
Post-nominalsGCS
StatusDiscontinued in 1994
Established1985
Ribbon bar
VDF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear
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The Gallantry Cross, Silver, post-nominal letters GCS, was instituted by the President of the Republic of Venda in 1985, for award to all ranks for courage or bravery or valour beyond the normal call of duty.[1][2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Gazette 27376 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ South African Medal Website - Venda Defence Force (Accessed 30 April 2015)