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Medal - Independence
| Location | Rhodesia (1964-1979) |
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| Year | 1975 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | The Rhodesian coat of arms in high relief at centre, supported by two sable antelopes and surmounted by a Zimbabwe bird, with the motto NOMINE DIGNA on a scroll below. The date 19 75 flanks the arms in the field. The border of the decagonal medal features ten panels, each containing a floral or foliate device accompanied by years ranging from 1965 to 1977, marking successive years of independence. The maker's mark M.M.CO. appears below the coat of arms. |
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| Reverse description | Three portrait busts in relief within a central medallion: Cecil John Rhodes at top centre flanked by Sir Charles Coghlan at left and Ian Douglas Smith at right, all set against a foliate background with a Zimbabwe bird emblem below Rhodes. A ribbon banner beneath bears the inscription RHODESIAN INDEPENDENCE. The lower portion displays heraldic devices including a lion passant. The surrounding legend on the decagonal border reads the names of the three figures. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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