| Military Forces’ Commendation | |
|---|---|
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File:RSR GSM ribbon with Military Forces’ Commendation.png GSM ribbon with Military Forces' Commendation | |
| Country | Republic of Rhodesia |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Description | A silver or bronze pick emblem |
The Military Forces' Commendation was a military decoration awarded by the Republic of Rhodesia.[1]
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."[2][according to whom?]
The emblem would either be displayed on the ribbon of the appropriate General Service Medal or campaign Medal.[2]
Description[]
A silver or bronze pick (silver for within the operational sphere, bronze for outside the operational sphere).[3]
References[]
- ↑ "Rhodesian Medals". http://rhodesiansoldier.com/rhodesian-medals.html.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "THE HISTORY OF RHODESIAN HONOURS AND AWARDS, The Rhodesian Armed Forces". https://rhodesianforces.org/HonoursAwards.htm.
- ↑ "RHODESIAN AWARDS AND DECORATIONS DESCRIPTIONS". http://selousscouts.tripod.com/full_description_of_the_rhodesia.htm.
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