Honoris Crux
The Honoris Crux Decoration was a South African military decoration that was awarded from 1952 to 2003. There were two distinct versions.
| Honoris Crux Decoration - 1st Type | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by South African Defence Force | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Type | Decoration |
| Eligibility | All ranks |
| Awarded for | Gallantry in action against the enemy |
| Post-nominals | HC |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1952 |
| First awarded | 1973 |
| Last awarded | 1975 |
| Total awarded | 5 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Van Riebeeck Decoration |
| Next (lower) | Van Riebeeck Medal |
Ribbon: 32mm, green with red and white edges |
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