A metal cross with a four pointed star on it, and the traditional Zimbabwe bird symbol. The words "FOR BRAVERY" appear around the bird, and it hangs from a red ribbon.[1]
Country
Zimbabwe
Post-nominals
G.C.Z.
Established
1980
Total
8
Ribbon bar of the order
The Gold Cross of Zimbabwe (Shona: Ndarama Muchinjikwa ye Zimbabwe) is Zimbabwe's highest military decoration awarded for conspicuous valour by members of the Security Forces in combat.[2] It replaced the Grand Cross of Valour in October 1980.
^"ODM of Zimbabwe: Gold Cross of Zimbabwe". www.medals.org.uk.
^Parker, Jim. "Assignment Selous Scouts Inside Story of a Rhodesian Special Branch Officer". Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
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