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Prison Cross for Gallantry
TypeMedal
Awarded forconspicuous gallantry.[1][2][3]
Country Rhodesia
Presented byPresident of Rhodesia
EligibilityPrison officer
Post-nominalsRPC
Established4 November 1970[3]
Total0
Ribbon bar
Precedence
Next (higher)Commander of the Legion of Merit[1][4]
EquivalentPolice Cross for Conspicuous Gallantry
Silver Cross of Rhodesia[1][4]
Next (lower)Officer of the Legion of Merit[1][4]

The Prison Cross for Gallantry was a Rhodesian gallantry award. It was awarded to Prison officers who showed conspicuous gallantry.

History

The medal was instituted in 1970 by Presidential Warrant. Although instituted, no awards were ever made.[4]

Description

The medal was a 38mm silver with green enamel Maltese Cross, that on the obverse side, had a green Zimbabwe bird in a silver circle with green border, the circle reading "For Conspicuous Gallantry". The words surrounded by a silver laurel wreath. The reverse side is plain and had the name of the recipient.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Vollaire, John. "The History of Rhodesian Honours and Awards 1890-1980". The Rhodesian Forces Web Site. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  2. ^ Hall, Dudley. "Medals and Decorations". Rhodesia's Intaf. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  3. ^ a b Robertson, Megan. "Rhodesia: Medal for Meritorious Service". Medals.org. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e Tonder, Gerry. "Rhodesian Medals". The Rhodesian Soldier. Retrieved 12 June 2022.