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Jamaica Independence Medal

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Jamaica Independence Medal
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TypeIndependence Medal
Awarded forService in Jamaica at independence
Presented byFlag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
EligibilityMilitary personnel and civilians
Established6 August 1962
Independence Medal (Jamaica) ribbon.png
ribbon of medal
Order of Wear
Next (higher) Sierra Leone Independence Medal [1]
Next (lower) Uganda Independence Medal [1]

The Jamaica Independence Medal is a commemorative medal marking the independence of Jamaica on 6 August 1962. The medal was awarded to those individuals serving in the Jamaica Defence Force and to certain civilian officials when Jamaica became Independent. [2]

Appearance

The Jamaica Independence Medal is circular in shape, made of cupro-nickel metal. On the obverse of the medal the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Around the edge of the medal is the title QUEEN ELIZABETH II. The reverse of the medal bears the Coat of arms of Jamaica. The edge of the medal is impressed with the text JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE 6TH AUGUST 1962. The medal hangs from a ring suspension attached by a laterally pierced ball-type suspension. The ribbon of the medal is green and yellow with a broad central stripe of black. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "No. 56878". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 March 2003. p. 3353.
  2. ↑ "Awards". Jamaica Defence Force. Archived from the original on 3 May 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "Independence Medal, 1962". Medal-medaille.com. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
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