The Jamaica Independence Medal is a commemorative medal marking the independence of

Jamaica Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of His ...

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

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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 suspension. The ribbon of the medal is green and yellow with a broad central stripe of black.

References

{{reflist Orders, decorations, and medals of Jamaica Awards established in 1962