Nkwe ya Boronse

Nkwe ya Boronse
Bronze Leopard
TypeMilitary decoration for bravery
Awarded forActs of bravery during military operations or exceptional combat leadership
Country South Africa
Presented bythe President
EligibilityAll ranks
Post-nominalsNB
StatusCurrent
Established27 April 2003
First awarded2008
Total14
Total awarded posthumously3
Ribbon bar
Order of wear
Next (higher)Distinguished Gallantry Medal
Next (lower)Ad Astra Decoration

The Nkwe ya Boronse - Bronze Leopard, post-nominal letters NB, is a military decoration for bravery which was instituted in 2003. It is South Africa's third highest military decoration for bravery.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Presidential Warrant by the President of the Republic of South Africa for the Institution of Honours for Bravery in the South African National Defence Force, Gazette no. 25213 dated 25 July 2003.
  2. ^ South African Medals Website - South African National Defence Force (Accessed 1 May 2015)
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Nkwe ya Boronse was invoked but never defined (see the help page).