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Instituted: Between 1948 and 1983.
Campaign: To mark the granting of independence of British colonies
between 1947 and 1983.
Description: Usually a symbolic motif to the country being
granted independence with the date.
Metal: Silver or bronze.
Size: 32mm to 38mm.
Clasps: None authorised for these medals.
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India 1947 |
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Pakistan
1947 |
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Nigeria 1960 |
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Sierra Leone
1961 |
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Jamaica 1962 |
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Uganda 1962 |
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Malawi 1964 |
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Guyana 1966 |
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Fiji 1970 |
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Papua New
Guinea 1975 |
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Solomon Islands
1978 |
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Gilbert Islands
1980 |
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Ellis Islands
1980 |
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Zimbabwe
1980 |
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Vanuatu 1980 |
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St Christopher,
Nevis and Anguilla 1983 |
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Naming: Impressed
capital letters or issued un-named.
Comments: Some 16 different medals have been struck to recognise
both British and local personnel for their part in ceremonies marking
the start of independence of colonies from Britian.
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