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Malawi Independence Medal

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Type
  
Independence Medal

Established
  
29 May 1964

Eligibility
  
Military, civilian and police personnel

Awarded for
  
service in Malawi at independence


The Malawi Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Malawi to give recognition to individuals of the Armed Forces and Police Force serving on 6 July 1964 and civil servants and other residents of Malawi who have rendered outstanding public service.

Description

  • The circular cupro-nickel Malawi Independence Medal features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • The reverse of the medal depicts the Malawi Coat of Arms and the inscription Malawi Independence, 6th July 1964.
  • The ribbon has three vertical stripes, black, red and green.

    • References

    Malawi Independence Medal Wikipedia
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