Honoris Crux Diamond

Honoris Crux Diamond
TypeMilitary decoration for bravery
Awarded forDeath-defying heroic deeds of outstanding valour
Country South Africa
Presented bythe State President
EligibilityAll Ranks
Post-nominalsHCD
StatusDiscontinued in 1993
Established1975
First awardNever awarded
Ribbon bar

The Honoris Crux Diamond (Diamond Cross of Honour), post-nominal letters HCD, was a military decoration for bravery that was instituted by the Republic of South Africa on 1 July 1975, but never awarded. The decoration was intended for award to members of the South African Defence Force for death-defying heroic deeds of outstanding valour.

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