Leopard Decoration

Decoration instituted on 16 April 2003.
Decoration consists of three awards: Nkwe ya Gauta (Golden Leopard) - awarded for exceptional bravery during military operations; Nkwe ya Selefera (Silver Leopard) - awarded for conspicuous bravery during military operations; Nkwe ya Boronse (Bronze Leopard) - awarded for bravery during military operations.
A Bar may be awarded for every subsequent action which would make recipients eligible for the award of the same decoration.