Zimbabwe, Republic. An Independence Medal 1980, Bronze Grade United Republic of broad vertical pinback (marked “800”

broad vertical pinback (marked “800” for silver content)

completing the flight in just over 48 hours

measuring 38 mm (w) x 61

There is a leather chinstrap secured above the visor by two black magnetic metal fasteners at each end

measuring 22 mm x 15 mm

Zimbabwe, Republic. An Independence Medal 1980, Bronze Grade United Republic of broad vertical pinback (marked “800”In bronze gilt, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with pinback hanger, traces of gilt remains, spotting, very fine. Footnote: The medal was awarded to any person or group or category of people nominated by the Prime Minister, in two classes: silver and bronze.