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 for | Distinguished Police Service |
| 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. |
| Country | Republic of Rhodesia |
| Presented by | President of Rhodesia |
| Post-nominals | PCD |
| Clasps | Gold-plated bar for second award. |
| Status | No longer awarded |
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. 
References edit
- ^ Dozer, Tal (16 September 2007). "Rhodesian Awards and Decorations descriptions". selousscouts.tripod.com. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Vollaire, John. The History of Rhodesian Honours and Awards 1890-1980.
- ^ Van Tonder, Gerry. "Rhodesian Medals". The Rhodesian Soldier. Retrieved 1 April 2023.