Police Cross for Distinguished Service

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Police Cross for Distinguished Service
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Police Cross for Distinguished Service ribbon
Awarded forDistinguished Police Service
DescriptionA silver and gold-plated 38mm Maltese Cross with, at the centre a gold lion and spear police crest on a circle of white enamel, surrounded by the words in gold lettering "For Distinguished Police Service" on a blue background.
CountryRepublic of Rhodesia
Presented byPresident of Rhodesia
Post-nominalsPCD
ClaspsGold-plated bar for second award.
StatusNo longer awarded

The Police Cross for Distinguished Service was a medal awarded by the President of Rhodesia.[1]

History[]

The Police Cross for Distinguished Service was awarded for Distinguished Police Service.[2]

Description[]

A silver and gold-plated 38mm Maltese Cross with, at the centre a gold lion and spear police crest on a circle of white enamel, surrounded by the words in gold lettering "For Distinguished Police Service" on a blue background. The reverse is plain and carried the name of the recipient.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "RHODESIAN AWARDS AND DECORATIONS DESCRIPTIONS". selousscouts.tripod.com.
  2. ^ "THE HISTORY OF RHODESIAN HONOURS AND AWARDS, The Rhodesian Armed Forces". rhodesianforces.org.
  3. ^ "Rhodesian Medals". The Rhodesian Soldier.
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