South African Police Silver Cross for Gallantry
The South African Police Silver Cross for Gallantry was a decoration that existed between 1985 and 1989.
| SA Police Silver Cross for Gallantry | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon: 36mm, blue, with white-red-white edges | |
| Type | Decoration |
| Awarded for | Conspicuous and exceptional gallantry |
| Country | Republic of South Africa |
| Presented by | South African Police |
| Eligibility | All ranks |
| Status | Discontinued 1989 |
History
Instituted on 29 January 1985, the SCG was awarded to all ranks of the South African Police for conspicuous and exceptional gallantry while fighting terrorism[lower-alpha 1].
The SCG is a silver cross pattee, displaying a gold SAP badge enclosed in a laurel wreath. The reverse depicts the SAP Memorial at Berg-en-Dal. The ribbon is blue, with white-red-white edges.
The SCG was discontinued when the SA Police Cross for Bravery was expanded to three classes on 17 May 1989.
Notes
- "terrorism" being the then South African government's name for the military struggles being waged against white minority rule in apartheid-era South Africa and South West Africa)
References
- Alexander, E. G. M.; Barron, G. K. B.; Bateman, A.J. (1986). South African Orders, Decorations and Medals. Human and Rousseau.
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