| Honoris Crux - 1st Type | 
Ribbon: 32mm, green with red and white edges | | Awarded by South African Defence Force | | Type | Medal | | Awarded for | Gallantry in action against the enemy | | Status | Discontinued | | Statistics | | First awarded | 1973 | | Last awarded | 1975 | | Total awarded | 5 | | Precedence | | Next (higher) | Van Riebeeck Decoration | The Honoris Crux was a South African military decoration that was in use from 1952 to 2003. There were two distinct versions. The South African Defence Force (SADF) were the South African armed forces from 1957 until 1994. ...
1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ...
1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ...
An overview of South African military decorations and medals, which form part of the South African honours system. ...
1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...
2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The first type, introduced on 6 April 1952, was awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy in the field. It was a silver-gilt Maltese cross with eagles between the arms. The obverse was green, with an orange-white-blue centre disc framed in a red circle inscribed "Honoris Crux". The reverse displayed the 1910 South African national coat of arms, and specimens made before 1961 also had Queen Elizabeth II's royal cipher E II R. The ribbon was green with red and white edges. April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). ...
1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ...
1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ...
Only five awards were made, all to members of the South African Air Force, the first in 1973 and the others in 1975. The South African Air Force roundel The South African Air Force (SAAF) (Afrikaans: Suid-Afrikaanse Lugmag) is the air force of South Africa. ...
1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ...
1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ...
| Honoris Crux - 2nd Type | 
Ribbon: 32mm, orange with white edges and white line inset from each edge | | Awarded by South African Defence Force | | Type | Medal | | Awarded for | Bravery while in danger | | Status | Discontinued | | Statistics | | First awarded | 1976 | | Last awarded | 1995 | | Total awarded | 200 | | Precedence | | Next (higher) | Honoris Crux Silver | The second type, introduced on 1 July 1975, was the lowest of four classes of a new decoration (see also Honoris Crux Diamond, Honoris Crux Gold, and Honoris Crux Silver). It was awarded for bravery in dangerous circumstances, and while most of the awards were won in action, some were non-combat. The rules were amended in 1993 to restrict the HC to combat action. Around 200 decorations were awarded between 1976 and 1995 The South African Defence Force (SADF) were the South African armed forces from 1957 until 1994. ...
1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ...
1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ...
1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...
1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The second-type HC was a silver Maltese cross superimposed on crossed swords and a wreath of protea flowers and leaves. Its obverse is enamelled white, with an orange-white-blue centre disc. The reverse displays the national coat of arms. The ribbon is orange, with white edges and a white line inset from each edge.
The decoration was superseded by the Nkwe ya Boronse on 27 April 2003. The Nkwe ya Boronse (Bronze Leopard) is a South African military decoration. ...
April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 248 days remaining. ...
2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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.
See also This article concerns British and Commonwealth of Nations orders and decorations awarded by the British Sovereign. ...
An overview of South African military decorations and medals, which form part of the South African honours system. ...
External links - South African Medals Website
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