Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980
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TypeCommemorative medal
Awarded forZimbabwean Independence
| Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980 | |
|---|---|
  Obverse and reverse of the medal in bronze | |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | Zimbabwean Independence |
 Ribbon of the medal | |
The Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980 was instituted on 17 April 1980[1] for award to those who were involved in the Zimbabwean independence process or commemorations in some way.
The medal was awarded in silver and bronze.[1]
The obverse depicts the Zimbabwe Ruins (Great Zimbabwe) in Masvingo Province; crossed gun and hoe; with the date of Zimbabwe's independence, 18 April 1980.
The reverse depicts a Zimbabwe bird rising from the fire.
Ribbon - 38mm divided into seven parts: Green (6mm), Gold (5mm), Red (5mm), Black (6mm), repeated in reverse. Award of a silver medal denoted by Silver rose emblem.[2]