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Forum: Know the Medal (KtM)

Use this forum to discuss each Rhodesian Medal. Gerry, the initiator of this series, will raise new threads for each medal, in turn.

  1. Know the Medal: 00. Grand Master of the Legion of Merit (G.M.L.M.)

    Does anyone have information on awards to Presidents Wrathall and Gumede? I am working on the premise that former Presidents become a Grand Commander...

    Started by warrior, 15-Nov-2009 16:47
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  2. Know the Medal: 01. Grand Cross of Valour (G.C.V.)

    I thought I'd start a series on the post-UDI Rhodesian Medals, 'Know the Medal,' with the objective of promoting a greater knowledge of these awards...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 19-Jun-2009 15:30
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  3. Post Know the Medal: 02. Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration (C.G.D.)

    The second in the series, an award for the highest gallantry and brave conduct of an outstanding order in a non-combatant capacity. It was meant for...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 01-Jul-2009 19:38
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  4. Know the Medal: 03. Grand Commander of the Legion of Merit (G.C.L.M.)

    This award carried Civil and Military Divisions. The Civil GCLM, a multi-pointed gold star, containing 8 emeralds, and awarded to retired...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 19-Nov-2009 14:50
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  5. Know the Medal: 04. Grand Officer of the Legion of Merit (G.L.M.)

    This award carried Civil and Military Divisions, "For Outstanding Service to Rhodesia." The award consisted of a 51mm white-enamelled Maltese...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 20-Nov-2009 14:49
    • Replies: 6
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  6. Know the Medal: 05. The Independence Decoration (I.D.)

    A fairly unique award, in that it was only for those who played a..."notable and significant part before or at the time of, or immediately succeeding...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 25-Nov-2009 13:31
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  7. Know the Medal: 06. The Independence Commemorative Decoration (I.C.D.)

    Awarded to persons who had "...rendered valuable service to Rhodesia up to 2 March 1970." A bronze medal, with the obverse carrying the shield of...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 25-Nov-2009 13:45
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  8. Know the Medal: 07. Commander of the Legion of Merit (C.L.M.)

    This award carried Civil and Military Divisions, "For Distinguished Service to Rhodesia." The award consisted of a 51mm white-enamelled Maltese...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 16-Jan-2010 14:57
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  9. Know the Medal: 08. Police Cross for Conspicuous Gallantry (P.C.G.)

    A BSAP-only blue and gold-plated silver Maltese Cross, with the BSAP device on white enamel in a blue/gold-edged surround, containing the words 'For...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 14-Sep-2009 10:57
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  10. Know the Medal: 09. The Silver Cross of Rhodesia (S.C.R.)

    A military medal, the qualification for this medal was simply given as 'For Conspicuous Gallantry.' A silver Maltese Cross, with the obverse...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 18-Oct-2009 19:15
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  11. Know the Medal: 10. Prison Cross for Gallantry (R.P.C.)

    The top Rhodesian Prison Service's award, for conspicuous gallantry. A 38mm silver and green Maltese Cross; on the obverse, holding, in it's...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 24-Jan-2010 15:06
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  12. Know the Medal: 11. Officer of the Legion of Merit (O.L.M.)

    Awarded for distinguished service to Rhodesia; Civil and Military Divisions. A 38mm silver/gold plate-edged white Maltese Cross; in the centre a...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 25-Jan-2010 17:20
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  13. Know the Medal: 12. Member of the Legion of Merit (M.L.M.)

    Awarded for distinguished service to Rhodesia; Civil and Military Divisions. A 38mm bronze/silver plate-edged white Maltese Cross; in the centre...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 25-Jan-2010 17:28
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  14. Know the Medal: 13. Police Decoration for Gallantry (P.D.G.)

    A silver medal awarded exclusively to members of the British South Africa Police, for gallantry. With the Rhodesian national coat-of-arms...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 14-Nov-2009 13:52
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  15. Know the Medal: 14. Bronze Cross of Rhodesia (B.C.R.)

    Awarded for gallantry, a 38mm bronze Maltese Cross, holding a bronze lion's head on a white circle, surrounded by a bronze laurel wreath. A bronze...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 03-Feb-2010 15:44
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  16. Know the Medal: 15. Police Cross for Distinguished Service (P.C.D.)

    A British South Africa Police-only medal, awarded for distinguished service. A 38mm, silver and gold plate-edged blue Maltese Cross. In the...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 01-May-2010 14:27
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  17. Know the Medal: 16. The Defence Cross for Distinguished Service (D.C.D.)

    A 38mm silver Maltese Cross holding a black-edged circle containing a lion's head. The black edging carries the words "For Distinguished Service."...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 16-May-2010 13:24
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  18. Know the Medal: 17. The Rhodesian Prison Cross for Distinguished Service (P.S.C.)

    A 38mm green on silver Maltese Cross, holding a green on silver Zimbabwe bird, surrounded by a silver wreath. In between, the words "For...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 16-May-2010 13:51
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  19. Know the Medal: 18. The Meritorious Conduct Medal (M.C.M.)

    Awarded for brave and gallant conduct to both civilians and members of the security forces in a non-combatant capacity. A 36 mm bronze medal ,...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 30-May-2010 21:43
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  20. Know the Medal: 19. The Rhodesia Prison Medal for Gallantry (R.P.M.)

    A Prison Services only medal, awarded for gallantry. A 36mm, round, silver medal, with the national armorial bearings on the obverse, together...

    Started by Gerry van Tonder, 24-Jul-2010 14:32
    • Replies: 1
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