Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980
| Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | Zimbabwean Independence |
 Ribbon of the medal | |
The Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980 was instituted for award to those who were involved in the Zimbabwean independence commemorations in some way.
Obverse of the medal
The obverse of the medal depicts the Zimbabwe Ruins (Great Zimbabwe) in Masvingo Province; crossed gun and hoe; with the date of Zimbabwe's independence, 18 April 1980.
Reverse of the medal
The reverse of the medal depicts a Zimbabwe bird rising from the fire.
Ribbon - 38mm divided into seven parts: Green (6mm), Gold (5mm), Red (5mm), Black (6mm), repeated in reverse. Award of a silver medal denoted by Silver rose emblem.
The medal is sometimes found on its own, but it is occasionally found in a pair with the British Rhodesia Medal.
Note the above refers to Zimbabwe Independence Medals issued to British Recipients, with regard to Rhodesian Recipients it is commonly found with the Rhodesian General Service Medal as well as others
Awarded to any person or group or category of persons nominated by the Prime Minister.
Recipients
References
Rhodesia - Orders, Decorations and Medals and their Ribbons, JPI Fforde and AW Rich