Solomon Islands Independence Medal

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Solomon Islands Independence Medal
Solomon islands indendence medal.png
Ribbon of medal
Awarded by the Solomon Islands
Type Independence Medal
Eligibility Civilian, military and police personnel
Statistics
Established 1978
Precedence
Next (higher) Royal Solomon Islands Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
Next (lower) 10th Anniversary of Independence Medal

The Solomon Islands Independence Medal was created in 1978 to commemorate the transition from self-government to the full independence of the Solomon Islands. It is a part of the Solomon Islands honours system.

Description

The medal is round, made of silver coloured metal. The obverse bears the Cecil Thomas portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscription Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina F:D:. The reverse bears the Coat of Arms of the Solomon Islands surrounded by the inscription Solomon Islands Independence Medal 1978. The medal is held by a ring suspension to a ribbon of equal stripes of blue, yellow, white, yellow, and green.[1]

Order of wear

Country Preceding Following
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Order of precedence[2]
Papua New Guinea Independence Medal Service Medal of the Order of St John

References

  1. Solomon Islands Independence Medal 1978, OMSA Medal Database. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  2. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 56878. p. 3353. 17 March 2003. Retrieved 31 December 2012.