| Honoris Crux Diamond | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Military decoration for bravery |
| Awarded for | Death-defying heroic deeds of outstanding valour |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Presented by | the State President |
| Eligibility | All Ranks |
| Post-nominals | HCD |
| Status | Discontinued in 1993 |
| Established | 1975 |
| First awarded | Never awarded |
 Ribbon bar | |
The Honoris Crux Diamond (Diamond Cross of Honour), post-nominal letters HCD, was a military decoration for bravery that was instituted by the Republic of South Africa on 1 July 1975, but never awarded. The decoration was intended for award to members of the South African Defence Force for death-defying heroic deeds of outstanding valour.[1][2]
- ^ South African Medal Website - Post-nominal Letters (Accessed 28 April 2015)
- ^ South African Medal Website - SA Defence Force : 1975-2003 (Accessed 30 April 2015)