Grand Cross of Valour
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The Grand Cross of Valour was Rhodesia's highest military decoration, awarded for conspicuous valour by members of the Security Forces in combat.
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Grand Cross of Valour | |
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Type | Military decoration |
Awarded for | Conspicuous Valour |
Country | Rhodesia |
Post-nominals | GCV |
Established | 1970 |
First awarded | 1978 |
Last awarded | 1980 |
Total | Two |
Total recipients | |
Precedence | |
Next (lower) | Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration |
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It was the equivalent of the Victoria Cross, which it replaced, and was formerly conferred on Rhodesian soldiers prior to 1965.