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Independence Medal (Jamaica) Ribbon
The Independence Medal can refer to any one of the following medals: * Centenary of National Independence Commemorative Medal (Belgium) * Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal * Cross of Independence (Poland) * Fiji Independence Medal * Independence Medal (Bophuthatswana) * Independence Medal (Ciskei) * Independence Medal (Lithuania) * Independence Medal (Transkei) * Independence Medal (Venda) * Indian Independence Medal * Jamaica Independence Medal * Malawi Independence Medal * Medal of Independence (Turkey) * Nigerian Independence Medal * Pakistan Medal * Papua New Guinea Independence Medal * Philippine Independence Medal * Sierra Leone Independence Medal * Solomon Islands Independence Medal * Uganda Independence Medal * Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal * Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980 The Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980 was instituted on 17 April 1980 for award to those who were involved in the Zimbabwean independence process or commemorations in some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centenary Of National Independence Commemorative Medal
The Centenary of National Independence Commemorative Medal 1830-1930 (french: Médaille Commémorative du Centenaire de l'Indépendance Nationale 1830-1930, nl, Herinneringsmedaille van 100 Jaars de Onafhankelijkheid 1830-1930) was a Belgian commemorative medal established by royal decree on 20 July 1930 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Belgian independence. It was awarded to serving members of the Belgian Armed Forces and to veterans of the service as well as to civil servants who served honourably for twenty years or more prior to 1 January 1931 and who were thus eligible for the Civic Decoration for long service, the Military Cross or the Military Decoration. Award description The Centenary of National Independence Commemorative Medal was a 32mm wide by 30mm high silvered bronze octagon surmounted by a crown giving it a total height of 41mm. Its obverse bore the left facing profiles of kings Leopold I, Leopold II and Albert I of Belgium. The reverse bore the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malawi Independence Medal
The Malawi Independence Medal was authorized by Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate Malawi's independence. The medal gives recognition to members of the Malawian Defence Force and the police, who served on 6 July 1964, as well as to those citizens and civil servants who have rendered outstanding public service to Malawi. Description * The circular cupro-nickel Cupronickel or copper-nickel (CuNi) is an alloy of copper that contains nickel and strengthening elements, such as iron and manganese. The copper content typically varies from 60 to 90 percent. (Monel is a nickel-copper alloy that contains a minimu ... Malawi Independence Medal features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. * The reverse of the medal depicts the Malawi Coat of Arms and the inscription ''Malawi Independence, 6th July 1964''. * The ribbon has three vertical stripes of black, red and green. References {{Orders and Decorations of Malawi Malawi and the Commonwealth of Nations Orders, decorations, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uganda Independence Medal
__NOTOC__ The Uganda Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Uganda to give recognition to individuals of the Armed Forces, Police Force and Local Government. Members of the military and police serving on 9 October 1962 and civil servants, local government employees and other residents of Uganda who have rendered outstanding public service. Description * The circular cupro-nickel Uganda Independence Medal features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II, her death in 2022. She was queen .... * The reverse of the medal depicts the Uganda Coat of Arms and the inscription ''Uganda Independence, 9th October 1962''. * The ribbon has a six equal vertical stripes, black, yellow, red, black, yellow red. Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solomon Islands Independence Medal
The Solomon Islands Independence Medal was created in 1978 to commemorate the transition from self-government to the full independence of the Solomon Islands. It is a part of the Solomon Islands honours system. Description The medal is round, made of silver coloured metal. The obverse bears the Cecil Thomas portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscription ''Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina F:D:''. The reverse bears the Coat of Arms of the Solomon Islands The coat of arms of Solomon Islands shows a shield which is framed by a crocodile and a shark. The motto is displayed under it, which reads "To Lead Is to Serve". Over the shield there is a helmet with decorations, crowned by a stylised sun. Hi ... surrounded by the inscription ''Solomon Islands Independence Medal 1978''. The medal is held by a ring suspension to a ribbon of equal stripes of blue, yellow, white, yellow, and green. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sierra Leone Independence Medal
The Sierra Leone Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Sierra Leone, to give recognition to individuals of the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces, Sierra Leone Naval Volunteer Force and the Police Force who were serving on the 27 April 1961. Members of United Kingdom Land Forces seconded to the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces also qualified. 5,500 medals were supplied by the Royal Mint. Description * The circular cupro-nickel medal has a diameter of and features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. * The reverse depicts the Sierra Leone Coat of Arms surrounded by the inscription ''Sierra Leone Independence, 27 April 1961'' in a half circle above. * The ribbon has a three vertical stripes, green, white and blue, the colours of the Sierra Leone national flag. See also * Medals of Sierra Leone (1961–1971) A number of new Sierra Leonean medals were instituted in the decade from 1961, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Independence Medal
The Philippine Independence Medal is a military award and decoration of the Republic of the Philippines which was created by order of the Philippine Army Headquarters on 3 July 1946 as the Philippine Independence Ribbon. The medal was added in 1968. The medal recognizes those members of the military who had participated in multiple Philippine Commonwealth military operations during the years of World War II. Award criteria To be awarded the Philippine Independence Medal, a service member must have previously received both the Philippine Defense Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal (authority for wear must be recorded before 24 November 1954). The award criteria effectively awarded the medal to anyone who had participated in both the initial resistance against Japanese invasion and also in the campaigns to liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation from October 1944 to September 1945. The decoration was also authorized for award to the United States and other foreign mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papua New Guinea Independence Medal
The Papua New Guinea Independence Medal was created in 1975 to commemorate the transition from self-government to the full independence of Papua New Guinea. It is a part of the Papua New Guinea honours system. Criteria The Government of Papua New Guinea awarded the Papua New Guinea Independence Medal to members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, who had served between 1 December 1973 and 16 September 1975. Civilian recipients were honoured for outstanding service during the same period of time. Military personnel and civilians from Commonwealth realms such as Australia and the New Zealand were also awarded the medal. Precedence Notable recipients * Bill Bradfield * Kevin Byrne (mayor), Kevin Byrne * Yash Ghai * Michael Jeffery * Jim Molan * Michael Somare * Marilyn Strathern * John Lavett References {{reflist External links Independence Medal Orders, decorations, and medals of Papua New Guinea, Independence Medal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Medal
The Pakistan Medal ( ur, تمغہِ پاکستان, Tamgha-e-Pakistan) was established by King George VI in 1949 as a commemorative medal. The medal commemorates service during the period just before and after the creation of the independent Dominion of Pakistan on 14 August 1947. Most recipients were members of the armed forces of Pakistan, including attached British personnel. The medal is made of cupronickel and is in diameter. The obverse has the Royal cypher of King George VI surrounded by the inscription ''GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX''. The reverse shows the flag of Pakistan surrounded by a wreath, with inscriptions in Urdu above and below. The ribbon is dark green with a narrow central stripe of white, the colours on the flag of Pakistan. The name and details of the recipient were impressed on the edge of the medal. See also * Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces * Indian Independence Medal The Indian Independence Medal was instituted by the Dominion of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Independence Medal
The Nigerian Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Nigeria to give recognition to individuals of the Royal Nigerian Military Forces, Royal Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Police Force serving on 1 October 1960 and to members of the British Army who were seconded to the Royal Nigerian Military Forces. Description * The circular cupro-nickel Nigerian Independence Medal features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. * The reverse of the medal depicts the Nigerian Coat of Arms and the inscription ''Nigeria Independence, 1st October 1960''. * The ribbon has a three vertical stripes, green, white and green. Notable recipients * Emmanuel E Ikwue * Hassan Katsina Hassan Usman Katsina (31 March 1933 – 24 July 1995), titled Chiroman Katsina, was the last Governor of Northern Nigeria. He served as Chief of Army Staff during the Nigerian Civil War and later became the Deputy Chief of Staff, Supreme Headqua ... Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medal Of Independence (Turkey)
Medal of Independence ( tr, İstiklal Madalyası) was a special military decoration issued in limited number by Grand National Assembly of Turkey in accordance with the Act 66 of November 29, 1920. It was awarded to military personnel and civilians, who had made important contributions to the country during the Turkish War of Independence. Also upon the flags of all the regiments of the Turkish National Forces, which took part in the campaigns during the occupation of Izmir between May 15, 1919 and September 9, 1922, were bestowed a medal. See also * |
Jamaica Independence Medal
The Jamaica Independence Medal is a commemorative medal marking the independence of Jamaica on 6 August 1962. The medal was awarded to those individuals serving in the Jamaica Defence Force and to certain civilian officials when Jamaica became Independent. Appearance The Jamaica Independence Medal is circular in shape, made of cupro-nickel Cupronickel or copper-nickel (CuNi) is an alloy of copper that contains nickel and strengthening elements, such as iron and manganese. The copper content typically varies from 60 to 90 percent. (Monel is a nickel-copper alloy that contains a minimu ... metal. On the obverse of the medal the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Around the edge of the medal is the title ''QUEEN ELIZABETH II''. The reverse of the medal bears the Coat of arms of Jamaica. The edge of the medal is impressed with the text ''JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE 6TH AUGUST 1962''. The medal hangs from a ring suspension attached by a laterally pierced ball-type suspens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal
The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal was awarded to members of the Ceylon armed services who served within their specific service branch during periods in 1949-1951 when their service branch was established: *Ceylon Army (10 October 1949) *Royal Ceylon Navy (9 December 1950) *Royal Ceylon Air Force (2 March 1951). References *Army, Sri Lanka. (1st Edition - October 1999). ''"50 YEARS ON" - 1949-1999'', Sri Lanka Army ta, இலங்கை இராணுவம் , image = File:Sri Lanka Army Logo.png , image_size = 180px , caption = Emblem of the Sri Lanka Army , start_date .... External linksSri Lanka Army [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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