| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/12127 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
Royal Australian Mint |
| Place made | Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Canberra |
| Date made | 1975 |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Specimen Papua New Guinea Independence Medal, 1975
Description
Mint specimen Papua New Guinea Independence Medal (1975). The obverse shows the crowned head of Elizabeth II with the words 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D.'. The reverse shows a bird of paradise perched on a traditional two-headed drum and a spear, with the words 'PAPUA NEW GUINEA INDEPENDENCE 1975'. The medal is supended by a ring from an orange ribbon with yellow/white/black side stripes. Fitted with a brooch pin.
History / Summary
Unissued specimen medal.