Defence Forces' Medal for Meritorious Service


The Defence Forces' Medal for Meritorious Service was a medal awarded by the Republic of Rhodesia.

History

The Defence Forces' Medal for Meritorious Service was a medal awarded for Meritorious service to the Rhodesian Defence Forces.

Description

A silver, 36mm circular medal carrying on the obverse the national armorial bearings. The reverse carries the lion and tusk and eagle emblems of the Combined Services, surrounded by a wreath of flame lilies, This is surrounded by the words "For Meritorious Service".
The name of the recipient is etched on the rim of the medal.