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A tradition of issuing medals to mark the independence of former British Colonies can be traced back to the issuance of the Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal. It may be considered the first of many independence medals issued throughout the commonwealth.[1] Starting with the partition of British India into India and Pakistan, Independence Medals have been consistently issued to commemorate the events. Civilian and military personnel are customarily awarded these medals for their participation in working toward independence and participation in independence ceremonies.[2]
Medals appearing in the official order of wear
[edit]Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal (1910)
Indian Independence Medal
Pakistan Medal
Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal
Ceylon Police Independence Medal (1948)
Sierra Leone Independence Medal
Jamaica Independence Medal
Uganda Independence Medal
Malawi Independence Medal
Fiji Independence Medal
Papua New Guinea Independence Medal
Solomon Islands Independence Medal
Medals not appearing in the order of wear
[edit]Nigerian Independence Medal
Guyana Independence Medal
Swaziland Independence Medal[3]
Gilbert Islands Independence Medal (Kiribati)
Ellice Islands Independence Medal (Tuvalu)
Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980
Vanuatu Independence Medal
St. Christopher and Nevis Independence Medal
References
[edit]- ^ McCreery, Christopher. Commemorative medals of the Queen's reign in Canada, 1952-2012. Toronto: Dundurn Press. pp. 31, 40, 60. ISBN 9781459707566.
- ^ Mackay, edited by James; Mussell, John W.; News, the Editorial Team of Medal (2004). The Medal Yearbook 2004. Devon, UK: Token Publishing Ltd. p. 281. ISBN 9781870192620.
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