Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG

Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG
Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG
Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG
Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG
Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG
Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG
Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG
Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG
Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG
Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG

Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG

Two variants of the Papua New Guinea Ten Year Anniversary of Independence 1975 - 1985 Medal. The medals were issued on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of PNG's independence in recognition of significant contributions to nation building for both civilian and military persons. The red and gold ribbon variant comes in its original numbered box of issue with packaging. The number on the box matches the stamped number on the medal. This is an unworn original medal with original clasp.

Rare with the stamped number and box. Medal crafted by the royal chartered Spink & Son Ltd of London.

This item was obtained in Papua New Guinea. The red and green variant medal is not numbered-stamped and does not come in its original packaging. It is unclasped, but does have a pin inserted into the ribbon.

This item was obtained from the United States. The medals with ribbons and clasps weigh 32g (red and green variant) and 36g (red and yellow variant) respectively. Diameters are the same: 37mm.


Papua New Guinea Independence 1975 1985 Medals Two Variants SCARCE PNG