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Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service

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Type
  
Campaign medal

Campaign
  
Southern Rhodesia

Awarded for
  
Campaign service

Clasps
  
None

Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service

Eligibility
  
British and Commonwealth forces.

Description
  
Cupro-nickel, 36mm diameter

The Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service 1939–1945 was a campaign medal of the Commonwealth. It was awarded to the British and Commonwealth forces and was issued to members of the military who served in Southern Rhodesia only during the time of their enlistment, and replaces the War Medal 1939–1945

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Description

  • It is a circular, cupro-nickel made medal, 36 mm diameter.
  • The obverse has the legend "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP." (George VI by the grace of God King of Great Britain and Emperor of India) and the crowned effigy of King George VI.
  • On the reverse are the words "FOR SERVICE IN SOUTHERN RHODESIA"
  • Clasps

    There are no clasps for this medal

    References

    Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service Wikipedia