Police Cross for Distinguished Service
The Police Cross for Distinguished Service was a medal awarded by the President of Rhodesia.[1]
| Police Cross for Distinguished Service | |
|---|---|
 Police Cross for Distinguished Service ribbon | |
| Awarded by President of Rhodesia | |
| Country | Republic of Rhodesia |
| Awarded for | Distinguished Police Service |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| 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. |
| Clasps | Gold-plated bar for second award. |
| Post-nominals | PCD |
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
- "RHODESIAN AWARDS AND DECORATIONS DESCRIPTIONS". selousscouts.tripod.com.
- "THE HISTORY OF RHODESIAN HONOURS AND AWARDS, The Rhodesian Armed Forces". rhodesianforces.org.
- "Rhodesian Medals". The Rhodesian Soldier.
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