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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] |
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone,)]. officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered by Liberia to the southeast and Guinea surrounds the northern half of the nation. Covering a total area of , Sierra Leone has a tropical climate, with diverse environments ranging from savanna to rainforests. The country has a population of 7,092,113 as of the 2015 census. The capital and largest city is Freetown. The country is divided into five administrative regions, which are subdivided into Districts of Sierra Leone, 16 districts. Sierra Leone is a constitutional republic with a unicameral parliament and a directly elected executive president, president serving a five-year term with a maximum of two terms. The current president is Julius Maada Bio. Sierra Leone is a Secular state, secular nation with Constitution of Sierra Leone, the constitution providing for the separation of state and religion and freedom of conscience (which includes freedom of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles. Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland; otherwise, the United Kingdom is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea. The total area of the United Kingdom is , with an estimated 2020 population of more than 67 million people. The United Kingdom has evolved from a series of annexations, unions and separations of constituent countries over several hundred years. The Treaty of Union between the Kingdom of England (which included Wales, annexed in 1542) and the Kingdom of Scotland in 170 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ceylon Police Independence Medal
{{main, Awards and decorations of the Sri Lanka Police The Ceylon Police Independence Medal was a decoration presented to all members of the Ceylon Police (The one who lives by the Dhamma is protected by the Dhamma itself) , mission = , formedyear = , preceding1 = Ceylon Police Force (1866–1972) , dissolved = , superseding = , employees = ... in 1948, in commemoration of the country's independence from the United Kingdom. External linksSri Lanka Police Orders, decorations, and medals of Sri Lanka Awards established in 1948 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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] |
Ribbon Bar
A medal ribbon, service ribbon or ribbon bar is a small ribbon, mounted on a small metal bar equipped with an attaching device, which is generally issued for wear in place of a medal when it is not appropriate to wear the actual medal. Each country's government has its own rules on what ribbons can be worn in what circumstances and in which order. This is usually defined in an official document and is called "the order of precedence" or "the order of wearing." In some countries (particularly in North America and in Israel), some awards are "ribbon only," having no associated medal. Design According to the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the U.S. military's standard size for a ribbon bar is wide, tall, with a thickness of 0.8 mm. The service ribbon for a specific medal is usually identical to the suspension ribbon on the medal. For example, the suspension and service ribbon for the U.S. government's Purple Heart medal is purple with a white vertical stripe at eac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth II Of The United Kingdom
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 her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history. Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother). Her father acceded to the throne in 1936 upon the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, making the ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth the heir presumptive. She was educated privately at home and began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In November 1947, she married Philip Mountbatten, a former prince of Gre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Mint
The Royal Mint is the United Kingdom's oldest company and the official maker of British coins. Operating under the legal name The Royal Mint Limited, it is a limited company that is wholly owned by His Majesty's Treasury and is under an exclusive contract to supply the nation's coinage. As well as minting circulating coins for the UK and international markets, The Royal Mint is a leading provider of precious metal products. The Royal Mint was historically part of a series of mints that became centralised to produce coins for the Kingdom of England, all of Great Britain, the United Kingdom, and nations across the Commonwealth. The Royal Mint operated within the Tower of London for several hundred years before moving to what is now called Royal Mint Court, where it remained until the 1960s. As Britain followed the rest of the world in decimalising its currency, the Mint moved from London to a new 38-acre (15 ha) plant in Llantrisant, Glamorgan, Wales, where it has remained sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cupronickel
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 minimum of 52 percent nickel.) Despite its high copper content, cupronickel is silver in colour. Cupronickel is highly resistant to corrosion by salt water, and is therefore used for piping, heat exchangers and condensers in seawater systems, as well as for marine hardware. It is sometimes used for the propellers, propeller shafts, and hulls of high-quality boats. Other uses include military equipment and chemical, petrochemical, and electrical industries. Another common 20th-century use of cupronickel was silver-coloured coins. For this use, the typical alloy has 3:1 copper to nickel ratio, with very small amounts of manganese. In the past, true silver coins were debased with cupronickel, such as coins of the pound sterling from 1947 onwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medals Of Sierra Leone (1961–1971)
A number of new Sierra Leonean medals were instituted in the decade from 1961, when the country gained independence, until 1971, when Sierra Leone was declared a republic. Background On 27 April 1961, Sierra Leone, until then a British colony, became an independent Dominion within the Commonwealth, retaining Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State, with the title Queen of Sierra Leone. This status continued until 19 April 1971 when the country became a republic within the Commonwealth. In the decade after 1961, Sierra Leone instituted a number of new awards, including replacements for former colonial versions. In addition, the Prime Minister of Sierra Leone was able to recommend his country's citizens for appointment to British orders, including the Order of the British Empire. The Sierra Leonean honours system changed again when the country became a republic in 1971, with existing awards replaced and, in 1972, the creation of two orders – the Order of the Republic and the Order ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orders, Decorations, And Medals Of Sierra Leone
The present system of orders, decorations, and medals of Sierra Leone was introduced when the country became a republic in 1971. Prior to that, medals were issued for the Dominion of Sierra Leone. Awardees are entitled to post-nominal letters. The awards include: * Order of the Republic (three classes) * Order of the Rokel (five classes) * Decoration of Honour * National Award Medal * Presidential Award (Gold or Silver) See also * Medals of Sierra Leone (1961–1971) A number of new Sierra Leonean medals were instituted in the decade from 1961, when the country gained independence, until 1971, when Sierra Leone was declared a republic. Background On 27 April 1961, Sierra Leone, until then a British colony, ... References External links Orders, Decorations and Medals of Sierra Leoneat ''Medals of the World'' at the ''Orders, Decorations and Medals Website'' at ''World Awards'' at ''Militaria'' {{Orders-medals-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Awards And Decorations Of The United Kingdom
The British Armed Forces recognises service and personal accomplishments of individuals while a member of the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force with the awarding of various awards and decorations. Together with rank and qualification badges, such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a serviceperson's career. Order of wear All services use a common order of wear, the following general rules apply: # The Victoria Cross and the George Cross # United Kingdom Orders # United Kingdom Decorations # Order of St John (all classes) # United Kingdom Medals for Gallantry and for Distinguished Service # United Kingdom Campaign and Operational Service Medals (including authorised United Nations medals and medals of other recognised international organisations). Worn in order of date of award # United Kingdom Polar Medals # United Kingdom Police Medals for Valuable Service # United Kingdom Jubilee, Coronation and Durbar Medals # Long Service and Efficiency Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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