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Police Cross for Distinguished Service

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Police Cross for Distinguished Service
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[edit]

The Police Cross for Distinguished Service was awarded for Distinguished Police Service.[2][3]

Description[edit]

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.[4] The ribbon is two white bars on a dark blue background. Police Cross for Distinguished Service PCD

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dozer, Tal (16 September 2007). "Rhodesian Awards and Decorations descriptions". selousscouts.tripod.com. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  2. ^ "The History of Rhodesian Honours and Awards, The Rhodesian Armed Forces". rhodesianforces.org. Archived from the original on 18 December 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  3. ^ Vollaire, John. The History of Rhodesian Honours and Awards 1890-1980.
  4. ^ Van Tonder, Gerry. "Rhodesian Medals". The Rhodesian Soldier. Retrieved 1 April 2023.