Zimbabwe Independence Medal 1980. Silver issue. Numbered (175)

The medal retaining its original riband, and white metal medal mounting bar - this latter complete with its long hinged pin & clasps fittings, as-issued

The medal sold together with its original - large - leatherette plush silk lined hinged case of issue

The Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980 was instituted on 17 April 1980 for award to those who were involved in the Zimbabwean independence process or commemorate events at the time of Independence

The medal was issued in two different metals 'Bronze Gilt' which are commonly seen - and the much rarer 'Silver' issue medals, of which latter only a reported 250 medals are believed to have been struck, all of which were only awarded to senior officials, government ministers, diplomats & high ranking officers (Zimbabwean and Foreign)

All medals are impressed numbered on the edge

The medals were awarded to any person or group or category of persons nominated by the Prime Minister

The medal is often seen on its own, but can be found in a pair with the British and Commonwealth Rhodesia Medal, since all recipients of the Rhodesia Medal also received the Zimbabwean Independence Medal. However, British personnel did not have permission to wear it in uniform. With regard to Rhodesian recipients, the Independence Medal is commonly found worn by recipients who also held the Rhodesian General Service Medal

A choice example - virtually pristine

Rare

Condition: EF

Code: 24106