Zimbabwe, Republic. A Police Long & Exemplary Service Medal For Fifteen Years' Service, To Constable K.m. Matulela Newly Listed obverse medallion in Gold featuring

obverse medallion in Gold featuring four superposed enameled red swords connected by the hilts

Gold with light blue and dark blue enamels

measuring 59mm in navy blue wool base with a machine embroidered rank chevron and pip in silvery/grey threads

47 mm (w) x 61

who enthusiastically endorsed the plans and authorized the organization of the 1st Canadian Automobile Machine Gun Brigade

Zimbabwe, Republic. A Police Long & Exemplary Service Medal For Fifteen Years' Service, To Constable K.m. Matulela Newly Listed obverse medallion in Gold featuringIn silver, impressed "18452 CST K. M. MATULELA" on the edge, measuring 32 mm in diameter, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Zimbabwean honours system was instituted in late 1980 to replace the Rhodesian honours system. The first award that was instituted was the Independence Medal, which was awarded to those who were involved in the Zimbabwean independence commemorations in some way. The Zimbabwean honours system