Jamaica Independence Medal
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.
Jamaica Independence Medal
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- Jamaica Independence Medal
- Period
- 1962
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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.
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• Name — Jamaica Independence Medal • Caption2 — ribbon of medal • Type — Independence Medal • Eligibility — Military personnel and civilians • Awarded For — Service in Jamaica at independence • Established — 6 August 1962 • Precedence Label — Order of Wear • Higher — Sierra Leone Independence Medal • Lower — Uganda Independence Medal
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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.
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1962
Jamaica Independence Medal first recorded.
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- 1.17 March 2003. 56878. 3353.
- 2.Jamaica Defence Force. Awards.
- 3.Medal-medaille.com. Independence Medal, 1962.
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