Bronze Cross of Rhodesia

Bronze Cross Of Rhodesia
The Bronze Cross Of Rhodesia (B.C.R.) in case of issue
TypeMilitary decoration
Awarded for"... gallantry."
DescriptionBronze Maltese Cross with a full face bronze lion on a white enamelled circle with black edge and bronze laurel wreath.
EligibilityTo members of the Rhodesian Army, Air Force, Armoured Car Regiment and Guard Force.
Post-nominalsB.C.R.
Campaign(s)Rhodesian Bush War.
ClaspsBronze clasp awarded for second award. Only one clasp ever awarded.
StatusHasn't been awarded since 1980.
Establishedinstituted in 1970
First awarded1970
Last awarded1980
Total131
Total awarded posthumously7
Total recipients131
BCR (Army) Ribbon
Precedence
Next (higher)Silver Cross of Rhodesia (for conspicuous gallantry)
EquivalentThe Police Decoration for Gallantry (for gallantry)
Next (lower)Meritorious Conduct Medal (for brave and gallant conduct over and above the call of duty in a non-combatant capacity. The award may be awarded to both civilians and members of the Security Forces)

The Bronze Cross of Rhodesia was a Rhodesian military decoration for gallantry.