The Defence Force Merit Decoration was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1982, for award to officers for distinguished service of high quality and utmost devotion
BDF Defence Force Merit Decoration
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.
Defence Force Merit Decoration
…Official BDF order of precedence: Preceded by the Distinguished Gallantry Cross. Succeeded by the Distinguished Gallantry Medal. Bophuthatswana official national order of precedence: Preceded by the Police Cross for Bravery (RYGT…
BDF Distinguished Gallantry Cross