Sierra Leone Independence Medal
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TypeCommemorative Medal
Awarded forService in Sierra Leone at independence
Presented bySierra Leone, United Kingdom
EligibilityMilitary and police personnel
| Sierra Leone Independence Medal | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Commemorative Medal |
| Awarded for | Service in Sierra Leone at independence |
| Presented by | Sierra Leone, United Kingdom |
| Eligibility | Military and police personnel |
| Established | 26 April 1961 |
| Total | 5,500 |
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| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Ceylon Police Independence Medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | Jamaica Independence Medal[1] |
The Sierra Leone Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Sierra Leone, to give recognition to individuals of the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces, Sierra Leone Naval Volunteer Force and the Police Force who were serving on the 27 April 1961. Members of United Kingdom Land Forces seconded to the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces also qualified.[2]
5,500 medals were supplied by the Royal Mint.[3]