Rhodesian Honours and Awards

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Grand Cross of Valour (GCV)

For conspicuous valour by members of the Security Forces in combat. 

 

This is the highest award for gallantry and as such will lead the order of preslcedence.

 

Recipients will have the right to wear the ribbon of the award in their buttonhole. 

 

A 9ct gold medal.

 

The reverse is blank.

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Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration (CGD)

For acts of the highest gallantry and brave conduct of an outstanding order in a non-combatant capacity.

 

This award may be made to civilians and members of Security Forces and as the second highest award for gallantry will rank next to the Grand Cross of Valour in the order of precedence.

 

A silver medal with gold inlay.

 

The reverse is blank.

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Police Cross for Conspicuous Gallantry (PCG)

For conspicuous gallantry.

A gold on silver cross.

The reverse is blank.

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Silver Cross of Rhodesia (SCR)

For conspicuous gallantry.

A silver cross.

The reverse is blank.

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Prison Cross for Gallantry (RPC)

For conspicuous gallantry.

A silver cross.

The reverse is blank.

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Police Decoration for Gallantry (PDG)

For gallantry.

A silver medal.

 

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Bronze Cross for Rhodesia (BCR) (Army)

For gallantry.

Stipulates a bronze medal, but its more gilted than bronze.

The reverse is blank.

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Bronze Cross for Rhodesia (BCR) (Air Force)

For gallantry.

Stipulates a bronze medal, but its more gilted than bronze.

The reverse is blank.

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Bronze Cross for Rhodesia (BCR) (Guard Force)

For gallantry.

Stipulates a bronze medal, but its more gilted than bronze.

The reverse is blank.

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Meritorious Conduct Medal (MCM)

For brave and gallant  conduct over and above the call of duty in a non-combatant capacity.

 

The award may be made to civilians and members of the Security Forces.

Stipulates a bronze medal, but its more gilted than bronze.

The reverse is blank.

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Prison Medal for Gallantry (RPM)

For gallantry.

A silver medal.

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General Service Medal

For service on operations undertaken for the purpose of combating terrorism or enemy incursions into Rhodesia. 

A cupro nickel medal.

This is the only medal in the series where the armorial bearings are depicted on the reverse of the medal.

 

The ribbon emblem is a commendation

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District Service Medal (Internal Affairs)

For service on operations undertaken for the purpose of combating terrorism or enemy incursions into Rhodesia. 

A cupro nickel medal.

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Dearest Archie - this will fill a few holes in my Rhodesia section.... once I have finished with South Africa, that is!

 

Thread bookmarked for future reference.

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Hi Megan,

 

You're welcome and you must let me know what else you need

 

Regards

Archie

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Prison Service Medal

For the part played in maintaining law and order, 1965 - 1968 only.

 

A cupro nickel medal.

 

The Bronze Key emblem indicates a Director's Commendation.

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Prison General Service Medal

For the part played in maintaining law and order, subsequent to 1968.

 

A cupro nickel medal.

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Police Long Service Medal

For long and exemplary service.

 

A silver medal.

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Exemplary Service Medal

For long and exemplary service.

 

A silver medal.

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Prison Long Service Medal

For long and exemplary service.

 

A silver medal.

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Police Reserve Long Service Medal

The basic qualification for this medal will be nine years' voluntary service in the "A" Reserve, or fifteen years' service in the Field Reserve.

A silver medal.

Awarded Police Reserve Long Service Medal

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Medal for Territorial or Reserve Service

For long service in the Territorial, Volunteer and Reserve Forces 

 

The basic qualification for this medal is twelve years' service, with a bar for a further six years' service.

 

Service in a reserve unit other than the Volunteer Reserve of the Air Force will count as half qualifying service.

 

A silver medal with gold inlay.

 

The reverse is blank.

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Fire Brigade Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

For long service in a Fire Brigade.

A silver medal.

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President's Medal for Shooting

To be awarded annually to the champion shot of the Security Forces.

A silver medal.

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Attached is an original certificate with stamp from The Livingstone Mint, regarding the manufacturing of the Rhodesian Honours and Awards and what happened to all the surplus awards after Independence in March 1980.

 

I'm fortunate to have an original full size complete set as well as a miniature set in my collection.

 

Pictures of the booklet received with my miniatures, will be added later.