Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe explained

Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe
Type:gallantry decoration
Eligibility:military and civilian personnel
Awarded For:acts of conspicuous bravery in hazardous circumstances
Status:currently constituted
Higher:Silver Cross of Zimbabwe
Lower:Medal for Meritorious Service
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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

References

  1. Web site: South Africa and Zimbabwe: The Freest Press in Africa?. March 1983. 2022-06-17 . Human Rights Documents online. 10.1163/2210-7975_hrd-1323-0011 .
  2. Web site: ODM of Zimbabwe: Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe. 2022-06-17 . medals.org.uk.