Nkwe ya Gauta

Nkwe ya Gauta
Golden Leopard
TypeMilitary decoration for bravery
Awarded forActs of exceptional bravery during military operations
Country South Africa
Presented bythe President
EligibilityAll ranks
Post-nominalsNG
StatusCurrent
Established27 April 2003
Ribbon bar
Order of wear
Next (higher) Star for Bravery in Gold
Next (lower) 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.