title: South African Police Silver Cross for Gallantry
text: # South African Police Silver Cross for Gallantry
  
  The South African Police Silver Cross for Gallantry was a decoration that existed between 1985 and 1989.
  
  ## History
  
  Instituted on 29 January 1985, the SCG was awarded to all ranks of the South African Police for conspicuous and exceptional gallantry while fighting terrorism.
  
  The SCG is a silver cross pattee, displaying a gold SAP badge enclosed in a laurel wreath. The reverse depicts the SAP Memorial at Berg-en-Dal. The ribbon is blue, with white-red-white edges.
  
  The SCG was discontinued when the SA Police Cross for Bravery was expanded to three classes on 17 May 1989.
  
  