Honoris Crux Diamond

Honoris Crux Diamond

Infobox Military Award
name=Honoris Crux Diamond


caption= Ribbon: 32mm, orange
awarded_by=South African Defence Force
type=Medal
eligibility=
for=Death-defying heroic deeds of outstanding valour
status=Discontinued
individual=
higher=Castle of Good Hope Decoration

The Honoris Crux Diamond was a South African military decoration that existed from 1975 to 1993. It was the highest of the four classes of the Honoris Crux Decoration (see also Honoris Crux Gold, Honoris Crux Silver, and Honoris Crux), and was intended to recognise "death-defying heroic deeds of outstanding valour". It was never awarded.

References

* Alexander, E. G. M., Barron G. K. B. and Bateman, A. J. (1986). "South African Orders, Decorations and Medals". Human and Rousseau.

* Monick, S, (1988). "South African Military Awards 1912-1987". South African National Museum of Military History.

ee also

* British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
* South African military decorations

External links

* [http://www.geocities.com/militaf/ South African Medals Website]


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