Malawi Independence Medal
| Malawi Independence Medal | |
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 Ribbon of the medal | |
| Awarded by Malawi | |
| Type | Independence Medal |
| Eligibility | Military, civilian and police personnel |
| Awarded for | Service to Malawi, and to mark the country's independence |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 30 June 1964 |
The Malawi Independence Medal was authorized by Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate Malawi's independence.[1] 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.[2]
Description
- The circular cupro-nickel Malawi Independence Medal features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. [1]
- The reverse of the medal depicts the Malawi Coat of Arms and the inscription Malawi Independence, 6th July 1964.[1]
- The ribbon has three vertical stripes of black, red and green.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "No. 43387". The London Gazette. 21 July 1964. p. 6263.
- ↑ "Republic of Malawi: Independence Medal 1964". April 2, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
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