Papua New Guinea, Independent State. A Tenth Anniversary Of Independence Medal 1975-1985 certificate_of_authenticity the base bearing a stamped

the base bearing a stamped mark of “WMFM”

the reverse with an inscription of “BENE MERENTI” inside of an oak leaf wreath

After three months with the 14th Reserve Battalion

the reverse with the winged warrior and dragon enlarged

with rank straps and this distinctive insignia

Papua New Guinea, Independent State. A Tenth Anniversary Of Independence Medal 1975-1985 certificate_of_authenticity the base bearing a stampedInstituted in 1985. In rhodium plated cupro nickel, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the St. Edward crown, surrounded by the inscription "PAPUA NEW GUINEA QUEEN ELIZABETH II", reverse illustrating the national emblem of Papua New Guinea, inscribed "INDEPENDENCE" above and "1975 1985" below, measuring 37 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, on an incorrect ribbon, extremely fine.