Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe

Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe
Typegallantry decoration
Awarded foracts of conspicuous bravery in hazardous circumstances
Eligibilitymilitary and civilian personnel
Statuscurrently constituted
Ribbon bar of the order
Precedence
Next (higher)Silver Cross of Zimbabwe
Next (lower)Medal for Meritorious Service

The Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe is a gallantry decoration that was instituted in 1981 to replace the Bronze Cross of Rhodesia.[1]

It forms part of the Zimbabwean honours system. Recipients of the Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe are entitled to the use of the post-nominal letters BCZ after their name. The ribbon is purple.[2]

Recipients

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References

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  1. ^ "South Africa and Zimbabwe: The Freest Press in Africa?". Human Rights Documents online. March 1983. doi:10.1163/2210-7975_hrd-1323-0011. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  2. ^ "ODM of Zimbabwe: Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe". medals.org.uk. Retrieved 17 June 2022.