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Medals | 01 July 2026
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Miscellaneous

Zimbabwe medal

Description:

  • This is a Zimbabwe Independence Medal from 1980, featuring a bronze medal with a Zimbabwe bird rising from fire.
  • The medal was instituted to commemorate Zimbabwe’s independence from the UK on April 18, 1980, and was awarded in silver and bronze classes.
  • It was awarded to individuals involved in the independence process or commemorative celebrations, sometimes officially numbered on the rim.
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