Honoris Crux Diamond
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| Honoris Crux Diamond | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon: 32mm, orange |
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| Awarded by South African Defence Force | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Death-defying heroic deeds of outstanding valour |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Precedence | |
| Next (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.
[edit] 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.
