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However, Rhodesian long-service decorations continued to be given to police officers and service personnel until June 1982. [ 3 ] The most highly decorated soldier in the Rhodesian Army was Major Grahame Wilson, second-in-command of the Rhodesian SAS , who was awarded the Grand Cross of Valour, Silver Cross of Rhodesia and Bronze Cross of Rhodesia.
Pages in category "Military awards and decorations of Rhodesia" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
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The Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration was Rhodesia's highest civil decoration and the second-highest award available to members of the armed forces. It was awarded for acts of the highest gallantry and brave conduct of an outstanding order in a non-combatant capacity.
The medal was a bronze cross with an enamelled roundel in the centre bearing a lion's head, suspended from a ribbon. The ribbons of the Bronze Cross differed in colour according to the service in which the recipient was enlisted; thus Army awards had a red ribbon with three white stripes ; Air Force awards a purple ribbon with stripes and Guard Force awards a brown ribbon with stripes .
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.
Just two awards of the Grand Cross of Valour were made. [1]: 6 The first recipient was Acting Captain Chris F. Schulenberg GCV SCR of the Selous Scouts.Following the country's recognised independence as Zimbabwe in 1980, the Grand Cross of Valour was awarded to Major Grahame Wilson GCV SCR BCR, second-in-command of the Rhodesian SAS, and Rhodesia's most highly decorated soldier.
The Rhodesia Badge of Honour has been compared commonly to the British Order of the Companions of Honour. The Rhodesia Badge of Honour, unlike all other Rhodesian medals, was awarded as a gift from the President of Rhodesia; just as the British Order of the Companions of Honour is a gift from the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. [2]