Silver Cross of Rhodesia | |
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Type | Military decoration |
Awarded for | Conspicuous Gallantry |
Country | Rhodesia |
Post-nominals | SCR |
Status | Discontinued |
Established | 1970 |
First awarded | 1974 |
Last awarded | 1980 |
Total | 34 |
Total awarded posthumously | 3 (Martin Pearse SAS, Bruce Thompson 2RAR and Bruce Snelgar 1RLI) |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration |
Next (lower) | Bronze Cross of Rhodesia |
The Silver Cross of Rhodesia was Rhodesia's second-highest military decoration for conspicuous gallantry.
It was the equivalent of the Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Conduct Medal and Conspicuous Gallantry Medal, with all ranks eligible.