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.

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.

Order of precedence

YearClassName
1984Order of Solomon Islands C.S.IBarry Clarke
1984Solomon Islands Medal S.I.MJoseph A. Hazbun
Henry Awaihaka
Patrick Luifo'oa Gwaimaua
Gilbert Leve
David Ridley Kapitana
Patteson Seda
Chin Foot Hap
1984Meritorious Service MedalAlbert Kokili
Matthew Biulasi
Lester Thugea
1984Long Service & Good Conduct MedalChristopher Kiri
William Menaiati
Mataniah Fakavai

Recipieints