Order of the Leopard, Military Division, Commander
SANDF precedence:
Louw Wepener Decoration
Next (lower)
BDF succession:
Defence Force Merit Decoration
SANDF succession:
Gallantry Cross, Gold
The Distinguished Gallantry Cross was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1982, for award to all ranks for hair-raising deeds of distinguished heroism.[1][2][3]
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^Republic of Bophuthatswana Constitution Act, 1977
^South African Medal Website - Bophuthatswana Defence Force (Accessed 30 April 2015)
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