Award
Military Forces’ Commendation | |
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GSM ribbon with Military Forces' Commendation | |
Type | Military decoration |
Awarded for | To denote an act of bravery, distinguished service, or continuous devotion to duty in the operational or non-operational sphere. |
Description | A silver or bronze pick emblem |
Country | Republic of Rhodesia |
Presented by | President of Rhodesia |
Status | No longer awarded |
The Military Forces' Commendation was a military decoration awarded by the Republic of Rhodesia.
History
The Military Forces' Commendation was created "to denote an act of bravery, distinguished service, or continuous devotion to duty in the operational or non-operational sphere."
The emblem would either be displayed on the ribbon of the appropriate General Service Medal or campaign Medal.
Description
A silver or bronze pick (silver for within the operational sphere, bronze for outside the operational sphere).
References
- "Rhodesian Medals". The Rhodesian Soldier. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "The History of Rhodesian Honours and Awards, The Rhodesian Armed Forces". rhodesianforces.org. Archived from the original on 18 December 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- "RHODESIAN AWARDS AND DECORATIONS DESCRIPTIONS". selousscouts.tripod.com. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2020.