Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service
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| Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service | |
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| Medal and Ribbon |
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| Awarded by UK and Commonwealth Commonwealth of Nations The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states... |
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| Type | Campaign medal Campaign medal A campaign medal is a military decoration which is awarded to a member of the military who serves in a designated military operation or performs duty in a geographical theater... |
| Eligibility | British and Commonwealth forces. |
| Awarded for | Campaign service |
| Campaign | Southern Rhodesia |
| Description | Cupro-nickel, 36mm diameter |
| Clasps | None |
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| Related | War Medal 1939–1945 War Medal 1939–1945 The War Medal 1939–1945 was a British decoration awarded to those who had served in the Armed Forces or Merchant Navy full-time for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea... |
The Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service 1939-1945 was a campaign medal of the Commonwealth
Commonwealth
Commonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good. Historically, it has sometimes been synonymous with "republic."More recently it has been used for fraternal associations of some sovereign nations...
. 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
War Medal 1939–1945
The War Medal 1939–1945 was a British decoration awarded to those who had served in the Armed Forces or Merchant Navy full-time for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea...
Description
- Its a circular, cupro-nickel made medal, 36mm 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"