The President's Medal for Shooting was a medal awarded in the Republic of Rhodesia to the Champion shot of the Rhodesian Security Forces.[1]
| President’s Medal for Shooting | |
|---|---|
_Ribbon.svg) Ribbon of the President’s Medal for Shooting | |
| Awarded for | the Champion shot of the Rhodesian Security Forces |
| Country | |
| Presented by | President of Rhodesia |
| Post-nominals | Pres MS |
| Clasps | A silver clasp was also awarded for subsequent awards |
| Total | 8 awarded |
History
editA total of 8 medals were won by personnel of the Rhodesian Security Forces, including Inspector D. Toddun, Station Sergeant G. James, and Field Reservist W. Tarr who was awarded a bar for a subsequent award.[2]
The official abbreviation of the medal was Pres MS, which was also its postnominal letters.[3]
Description
editA silver, 36mm circular medal, the obverse of the medal depicts a kneeling pioneer rifleman, with the words "The President's Medal". The obverse of the medal depicts .303 and FN rifles crossed over each other and a pioneer-era bandolier, encircled with the words "Champion Shot in the Rhodesian Security Forces". The ribbon also is given a clasp denoting the year the medal was awarded.[4] A silver clasp was also awarded for subsequent awards.[2]
The ribbon consists of three equal vertical stripes of maroon, green, and blue 
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Vollaire, John. "The History of Rhodesian Honours and Awards". The Rhodesian Armed Forces. Archived from the original on 18 December 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ a b Van Tonder, Gerry. "Rhodesian Honours and Awards". The Rhodesian Soldier. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "Medals and Decorations – Key to Abbreviations" (PDF). Rhodesian Services Association. 4 August 2017. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "President's Medal For Shooting". MedalBook. Archived from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
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