Solomon Islands Independence Medal
The Solomon Islands Independence Medal was created in 1978 to commemorate the transition from self-government to the full independence of the Solomon Islands. It is a part of the Solomon Islands honours system.
| Solomon Islands Independence Medal | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon of medal | |
| Awarded by the Solomon Islands | |
| Type | Independence Medal |
| Eligibility | Civilian, military and police personnel |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1978 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Royal Solomon Islands Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal |
| Next (lower) | 10th Anniversary of Independence Medal |
Description
The medal is round, made of silver coloured metal. The obverse bears the Cecil Thomas portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscription Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina F:D:. The reverse bears the Coat of Arms of the Solomon Islands surrounded by the inscription Solomon Islands Independence Medal 1978. The medal is held by a ring suspension to a ribbon of equal stripes of blue, yellow, white, yellow, and green.[1]
Order of precedence
| Country | Preceding | Following |
 Order of precedence[2] | Papua New Guinea Independence Medal | Service Medal of the Order of St John |
| Year | Class | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Order of Solomon Islands C.S.I | Barry Clarke |
| 1984 | Solomon Islands Medal S.I.M | Joseph A. Hazbun Henry Awaihaka Patrick Luifo'oa Gwaimaua Gilbert Leve David Ridley Kapitana Patteson Seda Chin Foot Hap |
| 1984 | Meritorious Service Medal | Albert Kokili Matthew Biulasi Lester Thugea |
| 1984 | Long Service & Good Conduct Medal | Christopher Kiri William Menaiati Mataniah Fakavai |
Recipieints
- Solomon Islands Independence Medal 1978, OMSA Medal Database. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- "No. 56878". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 March 2003. p. 3353.
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