Honoris Crux Silver This decoration is awarded for performing exceptional deeds of bravery while in great danger of life.
The decoration may be awarded to members of the Defence Force who have distinguished themselves by performing exceptional deeds of bravery against an armed enemy, while in great danger of life. A bar may be awarded for a successive similar achievement. The recipient is also entitled to the post-nominal title HCS


The following Special Forces Operators were awarded the Honoris Crux Silver
| De Gouveia, | Johnny, Sgt (HCS 870920) | | Diedericks, | Andre, Maj (HCS 850601) | | Meerholz, | Corrie, Capt (HCS 771028) | Stannard,
Van Niekerk, | Richard Herman | | Wannenburg, | Wannies, Sgt (HCS 751207) | | Ward, | Willy, Sgt (HCS 760310) | | |
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