Malawi Independence Medal
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TypeIndependence Medal
Awarded forService to Malawi, and to mark the country's independence as an independent Dominion / Commonwealth realm
Presented byMalawi
EligibilityMilitary, civilian and police personnel
| Malawi Independence Medal | |
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Ribbon of the medal | |
| Type | Independence Medal |
| Awarded for | Service to Malawi, and to mark the country's independence as an independent Dominion / Commonwealth realm |
| Presented by | Malawi |
| Eligibility | Military, civilian and police personnel |
| Established | 30 June 1964 |
The Malawi Independence Medal was authorized by Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate Malawi's independence.[1] 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.[2]