| 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] |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Post-nominals | G.C.Z. |
| Established | 1980 |
| Total | 8 |
 Ribbon bar of the order | |
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.
- ^ "ODM of Zimbabwe: Gold Cross of Zimbabwe". www.medals.org.uk.
- ^ Parker, Jim. "Assignment Selous Scouts Inside Story of a Rhodesian Special Branch Officer". Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2013.