President’s Medal for Shooting (Rhodesia)


The President’s Medal for Shooting was a medal awarded in the Republic of Rhodesia to the Champion shot of the Rhodesian Security Forces.

History

A total of 8 medals were won by personnel of the Rhodesian Security Forces, including Inspector D. Toddun, Station Sergeant G. James and Field Reservist W. Tarr who was awarded a bar for a subsequent award.
The official abbreviation of the medal was Pres MS.

Description

A silver, 36mm circular medal, the obverse of the medal depicts a kneeling pioneer rifleman, with the words "The President's Medal". The obverse of the medal depicts.303 and FN rifles crossed over each other and a pioneer-era bandolier, encircled with the words "Champion Shot in the Rhodesian Security Forces". The ribbon also is given a clasp denoting the year the medal was awarded. A silver clasp was also awarded for subsequent awards.
The ribbon consists of three equal vertical stripes of maroon, green, and blue.

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