| Nkwe ya Gauta Golden Leopard | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Military decoration for bravery |
| Awarded for | Acts of exceptional bravery during military operations |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Presented by | the President |
| Eligibility | All ranks |
| Post-nominals | NG |
| Status | Current |
| Established | 27 April 2003 |
 Ribbon bar | |
| Order of wear | |
| Next (higher) |  Star for Bravery in Gold |
| Next (lower) | .svg){kind=small} Star of South Africa, Gold |
The Nkwe ya Gauta - Golden Leopard, post-nominal letters NG, is a military decoration for bravery which was instituted in 2003, to replace the Honoris Crux Gold (HCG). It is South Africa's highest military decoration for bravery.[1][2][3]
- ^ "Presidential Warrant by the President of the Republic of South Africa for the Institution of Honours for Bravery in the South African National Defence Force, Gazette no. 25213 dated 25 July 2003" (PDF). South African Government. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ South African Medals Website - South African National Defence Force (Accessed 1 May 2015)
- ^ South African Medals Website - Post-nominal Letters (Accessed 2 May 2015)