Honoris Crux (1952)
The Honoris Crux (Cross of Honour) of 1952, post-nominal letters HC, is a military decoration for bravery which was instituted by the Union of South Africa in 1952. It was in use from 1952 to 1975 and was awarded to members of the South African Defence Force for gallantry in action against the enemy in the field. It was discontinued on 1 July 1975, when it was replaced by a new set of four Honoris Crux decorations, in four classes.
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Honoris Crux (1952)
The Honoris Crux (Cross of Honour) of 1952, post-nominal letters HC, is a military decoration for bravery which was instituted by the Union of South Africa in 1952. It was in use from 1952 to 1975 and was awarded to members of the South African Defence Force for gallantry in action against the enemy in the field. It was discontinued on 1 July 1975, when it was replaced by a new set of four Honoris Crux decorations, in four classes.
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The Honoris Crux (Cross of Hon ...... decorations, in four classes.
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the Monarch of the United King ...... from 1961, the State President
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Captain Geoff Heim's Honoris Crux
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Bar for subsequent award
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Gallantry in action against the enemy
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SADF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear
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Discontinued in 1975
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Military decoration for bravery
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The Honoris Crux (Cross of Hon ...... decorations, in four classes.
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Honoris Crux (1952)
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