Zimbabwe, Republic. An Army Long & Exemplary Service Medal For Fifteen Years' Service, To Private J. Gwenyambira GTRexclude this time sustaining a contusion

this time sustaining a contusion to his right forearm on April 16th

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 4th Overseas Universities Company CEF on October 9

Surrey (each of which is inscribed in blue ink on the reverse: "PTE W

Footnote: William Merifield was born in Victoria Australia in 1879 and enlisted in the CEF in October 1915

extremely fine condition and attractive

Zimbabwe, Republic. An Army Long & Exemplary Service Medal For Fifteen Years' Service, To Private J. Gwenyambira GTRexclude this time sustaining a contusionIn cupro nickel, impressed "689874 PTE GWENYAMBIRA J." on the edge, measuring 32 mm in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Zimbabwean honours system was instituted in late 1980 to replace the Rhodesian honours system. The first award that was instituted was the Independence Medal, which was awarded to those who were involved in the Zimbabwean independence commemorations in some way. The Zimbabwean honours