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Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration
TypeMilitary decoration
Awarded forGallantry and brave conduct of an outstanding order in a non-combatant capacity
CountryRhodesia
EligibilityCivilians or military personnel
Post-nominalsCGD
Established1970
First awarded1977
Last awarded1979
Total2
Total recipients
  • Rudi Kogler
  • Jamie Scott
Medal Ribbon
Precedence
Next (higher)Grand Cross of Valour
Next (lower)Silver Cross of Rhodesia

The Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration was Rhodesia's highest civil decoration and the second-highest award available to members of the armed forces. It was awarded for acts of the highest gallantry and brave conduct of an outstanding order in a non-combatant capacity.

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