Solomon Islands Independence Medal
# 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

| Country | Preceding | Following |
| - | - | - |
| United Kingdom Order of precedence | Papua New Guinea Independence Medal | Service Medal of the Order of St John |
| Year | Class | Name |
| 1984 | Order of Solomon Islands C.S.I | Barry Clarke |
| 1984 | Solomon Islands Medal S.I.M | Joseph A. Hazbun Henry Awaihaka Patrick Luifo'oa Gwaimaua Gilbert Leve David Ridley Kapitana Patteson Seda Chin Foot Hap |
| 1984 | Meritorious Service Medal | Albert Kokili Matthew Biulasi Lester Thugea |
| 1984 | Long Service & Good Conduct Medal | Christopher Kiri William Menaiati Mataniah Fakavai |

## Recipieints

* ↑ Solomon Islands Independence Medal 1978, OMSA Medal Database. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
* ↑ "No. 56878". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 March 2003. p. 3353.
