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Military Forces' Commendation

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Military Forces’ Commendation
Coat of Arms of Rhodesia
TypeCommendation
DescriptionA silver or bronze pick emblem
CountryRepublic of Rhodesia
StatusNo longer awarded

The Military Forces’ Commendation was a military commendation 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.'

The pick emblem would either be displayed on the ribbon of the appropriate General Service or Campaign Medal.[2]

Description

A silver or bronze pick emblem (silver for within the operational sphere, bronze for outside the operational sphere.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Rhodesian Medals". The Rhodesian Soldier.
  2. ^ "THE HISTORY OF RHODESIAN HONOURS AND AWARDS, The Rhodesian Armed Forces". rhodesianforces.org.
  3. ^ "RHODESIAN AWARDS AND DECORATIONS DESCRIPTIONS". selousscouts.tripod.com.