Malawi Independence Medal Explained

Malawi Independence Medal
Presenter:	Malawi
Type:	Independence Medal
Eligibility:	Military, civilian and police personnel
Awarded For:	Service to Malawi, and to mark the country's independence as an independent Dominion / Commonwealth realm
Established:	30 June 1964

The Malawi Independence Medal was authorized by Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate Malawi's independence. The medal gives recognition to members of the Malawian Defence Force and the police, who served on 6 July 1964, as well as to those citizens and civil servants who have rendered outstanding public service to Malawi.^[1]

Description

• The circular cupro-nickel Malawi Independence Medal features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse of the medal depicts the Malawi Coat of Arms and the inscription Malawi Independence, 6th July 1964.
• The ribbon has three vertical stripes of black, red and green.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Republic of Malawi: Independence Medal 1964 . 2 April 2017 . 21 May 2017.