Solomon Islands Independence Medal
| Solomon Islands Independence Medal | |
|---|---|
|
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 KingdomOrder of precedence[2] | Papua New Guinea Independence Medal | Service Medal of the Order of St John |
References
- ↑ Solomon Islands Independence Medal 1978, OMSA Medal Database. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 56878. p. 3353. 17 March 2003. Retrieved 31 December 2012.