The South African Police Cross for Bravery was a high-ranking decoration, that existed between 1963 and 2004.

Instituted on 20 May 1963, retrospective to 31 May 1961, the decoration was awarded to all ranks of the South African Police, for conspicuous and exceptional bravery in the execution of duties, or in protecting or saving life or property.

Recipients were entitled to the post-nominal letters PCF, standing for Praefecturae Crux Fortitudinis, the Latin form of the name.

In the centre is a narrow cross on a gyronny background inside a blue circlet inscribed Vivit Post Funera Virtus (Courage lives on after death) within a green laurel wreath.

The reverse depicts the national coat of arms and the words "Vir Dapperheid" and "For Bravery".