Rhodesia Badge of Honour
The Rhodesia Badge of Honour (BoH) was a medal awarded by the government of the Republic of Rhodesia 'for long service and devotion to duty in Government, Municipal or private service.'[1]
| Rhodesia Badge of Honour | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon of the Badge of Honour | |
| Awarded by President of Rhodesia | |
| Country | Republic of Rhodesia |
| Awarded for | Long service and devotion to duty in Government, Municipal or private service |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Description | A bronze, 36mm x 44mm oval medal, the obverse carries a silver Zimbabwe bird on a rectangular green background. The reverse is plain and carries the name of the recipient. |
History of the Badge
The Rhodesia Badge of Honour has been compared commonly to the British Order of the Companions of Honour.
The Rhodesia Badge of Honour, unlike all other Rhodesian medals, was awarded as a gift from the President of Rhodesia; just like how the British Order of the Companions of Honour is a gift from the Sovereign of the United Kingdom.[2]
Description
A bronze, 36mm x 44mm oval medal, the obverse carries a silver Zimbabwe bird on a rectangular green background. The reverse is plain and carries the name of the recipient.[3]
References
- "THE HISTORY OF RHODESIAN HONOURS AND AWARDS, The Rhodesian Armed Forces". rhodesianforces.org.
- http://www.omsa.org/files/jomsa_arch/Splits/2013/645149_JOMSA_Vol64_3_19.pdf
- "Rhodesian Medals". The Rhodesian Soldier.
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