Distinguished Gallantry Cross

The Distinguished Gallantry Cross was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1982, for award to all ranks for hair-raising deeds of distinguished heroism.

Distinguished Gallantry Cross
TypeMilitary decoration for bravery
Awarded forHair-raising deeds of distinguished heroism
Country Bophuthatswana
Presented bythe State President
EligibilityAll Ranks
StatusDiscontinued in 1994
Established1982
Ribbon bar
BDF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear
Next (higher)
BDF precedence:
  • Order of the Leopard, Military Division, Commander
SANDF precedence:
Next (lower)
SANDF succession:
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