The decoration was awarded to members of the South African Defence Force for exceptional acts of bravery in action , while in great danger . A Bar could be awarded for a further similar deed of bravery . It was the third most senior of a set of four classes of Honoris Crux decorations , the Honoris Crux Diamond , Honoris Crux Gold , Honoris Crux Silver and Honoris Crux , which replaced the discontinued Honoris Crux of 1952
Honoris Crux
Honoris Crux (1975)
Honoris Crux Silver