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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 ...
Military awards and decorations of Rhodesia (1 C, 10 P) R. Recipients of the Rhodesian Legion of Merit (22 P) Pages in category "Orders, decorations, and medals of ...
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 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 Grand Cross of Valour was Rhodesia's highest military decoration, awarded for conspicuous valour by members of the Security Forces in combat. It was the equivalent of the Victoria Cross , which it replaced, and was formerly conferred on Rhodesian soldiers prior to 1965.
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.
The Silver Cross of Rhodesia was Rhodesia's second-highest military decoration for conspicuous gallantry. It was the equivalent of the Distinguished Service Order , Distinguished Conduct Medal and Conspicuous Gallantry Medal , with all ranks eligible.