The Rhodesia Medal
The Rhodesia Medal was initiated by the British Government in consultation with Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Kenya, whose forces took part in Operation AGILA, The medal is circular, made of rhodium-plated cupro-nickel, and measures 36 mm in diameter. The obverse features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription ‘ELIZABETH II DEL GRATIA REGINA FID.DEF‘. The reverse depicts a sable antelope surrounded by the inscription ‘THE RHODESIA MEDAL’ and ‘1980‘.
The medal was awarded for service of at least 14 days between 1 December 1979 and 20 March 1980, to members of the military and police forces, as well as eligible civilians, who participated in monitoring the ceasefire and supervising the elections in the lead-up to Zimbabwean independence. The role of the multi-national force was to keep the peace between 22,000 guerrilla fighters and the Rhodesian forces during the ceasefire and run-up to the 1980 elections. There was no minimum qualifying period for those killed, wounded or disabled due to service, or where a recipient was decorated for gallantry. Australia treats the medal as part of its honors system.
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The medal is suspended from a 32 mm sky-blue ribbon with three central stripes of red, white, and blue.
Multiple examples of this medal are retained as an ongoing memorial to the service and sacrifice of Western Australians. Medals are displayed in context throughout the Museum. All medals are identified, archivally stored and those not on display are accessible and viewable with prior notice.
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