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The Rhodesian honours system was established at the time that Rhodesia unilaterally declared itself a republic in March 1970, when a system of military and civil decorations and awards was instituted by Presidential Warrant in November 1970. [1] Prior to 2 March 1970, Rhodesians were conferred awards in the British honours system.
Recipients of the Rhodesian Legion of Merit (22 P) Pages in category "Orders, decorations, and medals of Rhodesia" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
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Office Post-nominal Ribbon Orders and Decorations: Grand Cross of Valour: GCV: Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration: CGD: Rhodesian Legion of Merit: Grand Commander
Rhodesian recipients of the Victoria Cross (1 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Military awards and decorations of Rhodesia" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
The Rhodesia General Service Medal was the most widely awarded military medal of Rhodesia.It was awarded to members of the security forces and British South Africa Police for service on operations undertaken for the purpose of combatting terrorists or enemy incursions into Rhodesia.
The Police Medal for Meritorious Service was a Republic of Rhodesia medal awarded to personnel of the British South Africa Police (national police service of Rhodesia) for Meritorious Service. [2] Since 1980, when Rhodesia became Zimbabwe, the medals an honour of Rhodesia were released by the Orders, decorations, and medals of Zimbabwe.
Notable recipients included Martin Pearse, who was killed in Lusaka in 1979 during the attempted assassination by the Rhodesian SAS of the ZAPU insurgent leader Joshua Nkomo. Robert C. MacKenzie was awarded the medal in 1979 for his role in commanding the Beira fuel depot attack. [2] Recipients were entitled to the post-nominal letters SCR.