Antonio Prieto Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 GOVERNMENT OF ZAMBIA STATUTORY INSTRUMENT No. 54 OF 1997 Proclamation No. 1 of 1997 (S.I. No. 54) Honours and Awards for the Republic of Zambia WHEREAS by Proclamation No. 6 of 1965 certain Honours and Decorations were instituted and created for the Republic: AND WHEREAS I am satisfied that it is necessary and desirable to revise certain provisions contained in that proclamation that- NOW THEREFORE, I FREDRICK JACOB TITUS CHILUBA, President of the Republic of Zambia, do hereby declare and proclaim that- (a) the description of the insignia of the Order of the Grand Companion of Freedom is amended by the deletion of that description and the substitution therefore of the description of the Order of the Grand Companion of Freedom as set out in the Schedule to this Proclamation; (b) the description of the insignia of the Order of Distinguished Service is amended by the deletion of that description and the substitution therefore of the description of the Order of Distinguished Service as set out in the Schedule to this Proclamation; © there is hereby instituted and created the honours to be known as- (i) “The President’s Insignia of Honour”; (ii) “The President’s Insignia of Mercy”; (iii) “The President’s Insignia of Meritorious Achievement”; (iv) “The President’s Insignia of Recognition”; (v) “The National Award for Excellence in Science and Technology”; (vi) “Certificate of Achievement”; and (vii) Certificate of Recognition”; © Proclamation No. 6 of 1965 contained in Statutory Instrument No. 347 of 1965 is Accordingly amended as set out in the Schedule to this Proclamation. SCHEDULE 1. Honour No. 4 is amended under the heading The Fourth Division by the deletion of the description of the Insignia of the Order of the Grand Companion of Freedom and the substitution therefore of the following: The insignia of the First Division of the Order of the Grand Companion of Freedom shall be a four-pointed sun-burst in gilt worn at the left breast, and at its centre in gilt shall be the Zambian Coast of Arms surrounded by a ring of scarlet enamel bearing in white enamel the words “Grand Companion of Freedom”, all supported by a spray of laurel leaves. An emerald gemstone shall be embedded to the left and to the right of the Zambian Coat of Arms. Over the right shoulder and joined at the left hip shall be a riband four inches in width, of scarlet with a strip of black one inch in width running longitudinally. The riband shall be joined at the hip by the Badge of the Order. The Second Division insignia shall be as for the First Division, but in silver gilt embedded with one emerald below the Coat of Arms, three inches in diameter and suspended by a clasp of the Eagle of Zambia from the Riband of the Order which shall be two inches wide and worn around the neck. At the left breast shall be worn the Badge of the Order in silver gilt. The Third Division insignia shall be as for the Second Division except that the Badge of the Order shall be in bronze and the Badge shall not be worn at the left breast. The Fourth Division insignia shall be a Riband of the Order two inches in width suspended from which shall be the Badge of the Order in bronze two inches in diameter and worn at the left breast. 2. Honour No. 5 is amended under the heading the Fourth Division by the deletion of the description of the insignia of the Companion Order of Freedom and the substitution therefore of the following: The insignia of the First Division shall be a four-pointed sun-burst in gilt With eagles in the four diagonals corners, at the centre of which shall be the Zambian Coat of Arms surrounded by a scroll in which shall be enamelled in black the words “Companion Order of Freedom” with an aquamarine gemstone embedded immediately before the word “Companion”, and immediately after the word “Freedom” all supported by a scarlet enamelled background, and shall be worn at the left breast. Worn from the right shoulder and joined at the left hip by the Badge of the Order shall be a riband of watered silk four inches in width of scarlet with two black stripes half an inch wide running longitudinally half an inch from each edge. The Second Division insignia shall be the Badge of the Order, three inches in diameter in silver gilt and embedded with one aquamarine gemstone in its circumference at the bottom, suspended from the Riband of the Order, two inches wide and worn about the neck. At the left breast in silver gilt shall be the Badge of the Order. The third Division insignia shall be as for the Second Division but the Badge shall be of bronze and the Badge shall not be worn at the left breast. The Fourth Division insignia shall be the Riband of the Order, two inches wide, suspended from which shall be the Badge of the Order in bronze, two inches in diameter and worn at the left breast. 3. Honour No. 6 is amended under the heading The Fourth Division by the deletion of the description of the insignia of the Order of Distinguished Service and the substitution therefore of the following: The insignia of the First Division shall be an eight-pointed star five inches in diameter of gilt at centre of which shall be the Zambian Coat of Arms around which shall be an enamelled ring in orange bearing the words “Distinguished Service: Republic of Zambia”, in black enamel, embedded with a tourmaline gemstone immediately before the word “Republic” and immediately after the word “Zambia” and shall be worn at the left breast. A riband of watered silk and four inches wide in dark blue at the edges of which shall be orange strips half an inch wide, shall be worn over the right shoulder and joined at the hip by the Star of the Order. The Second Division insignia shall be the Badge of the Order, three inches in diameter in silver gilt suspended from the Riband of the Order, two inches wide and worn about the neck. At the left breast in silver gilt shall be the Badge of the Order. The Second Division insignia shall be embedded with one tourmaline gemstone at the bottom. The Third Division insignia shall be as for the Second Division but the Badge shall be of bronze and the Badge shall not be worn at the left breast. The Fourth Division insignia shall be the Riband of the Order, two inches wide suspended from which shall be the Badge Order, in bronze two inches in diameter and worn at the left breast. 4. The following new honours and descriptions are inserted immediately after the the description of Honour No. 7: 8. THE PRESIDENT’S INSIGNIA OF HONOUR shall comprise one division only and shall be awarded to residents of Zambia who rendered valuable services worthy of special recognition and to those who, by their loyal and meritorious conduct, have been of exceptional benefit to the country. The medal shall be bronze depicting the Schalow’s Turaco bird (Nduba or Ndubaluba) in flight, 9. THE PRESIDENT’S INSIGNIA MERCY Shall comprise one division and shall be awarded to Zambians and foreigners who perform acts of mercy to people in need in a single act. The medal shall bear a picture of a mother clutching a baby in her bossom, surrounded by blue enamel with the words “President’s Insignia of Mercy” in its circumference, on the obverse. The insignia shall be silver in colour and attached to a ribbon in blue and black. 10. THE PRESIDENT’S INSIGNIA OF MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT shall comprise one division and shall be awarded to persons who have distinguished themselves in any field. The medal shall be silver in colour, bear head of an elephant on the obverse and be attached to a riband in red and green. 11. THE PRESIDENT’S INSIGNIA OF RECOGNITION Shall comprise one division and shall be awarded to persons who through their inventiveness and initiative have contributed to the well being of the community in which they live. The medal shall be in brass, bear a picture of the Honey Guide bird perched on a branch bordered by a cluster of laurel leaves, the words “President’s Insignia of Recognition” and an amethyst gemstone embedded at the bottom of its circumference, on the obverse. 12. THE NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY shall comprise one division and shall be awarded to individuals whose works represent a contribution of the highest distinction to the advancement or development of science and technology in Zambia. The medal shall be gold in colour, of gilt and bear the inscription “Award for Excellence in Science and Technology” along the circumference of the obverse, with the following signs in the centre of the face: atomic orbits, a protein structure, the mathematical symbol, a mine shaft and a roller. 13. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The Certificate shall bear the Zambian Coat of Arms with a one length border on the left hand side in national colours and the President’s Seal and signature. The Certificate shall be awarded to non-school going, unemployed youth, below the age of thirty-one years, for significant contribution to the conservation of the environment, or protection of wildlife or to the development of agriculture. 14. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION The Certificate shall bear the Zambian Coat of Arms and a diagonal line in national colours on the bottom corner and the President’s Seal and signature. The Certificate shall be given to a youth in recognition of contribution to music, literature, sport or other forms of fine and performing arts by that youth. 6. Honour numbers 8,9,10,11012,13,14,15,16 and 17 respectively are hereby renumbered as Honour numbers 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23 and 24 respectively. Given under my hand and the Public Seal of the Republic of Zambia at Lusaka this Twenty-eighth day of April, 1997.
peter monahan Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Again, thanks for the work and the posting, Antonio. Good to see members with such wide spread interests! Maybe now that someone is, apparently seriously, planning a colonization trip to Mars, Mr. Nkoloso can get one of his astronauts onto the ship.
Antonio Prieto Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 I found this pic at: http://www.cleave.com/honour-and-glory/insignia/ I believe that all are from Zambia: Air Force Commisioned Service Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Medal for Courage, Proficency Medal among others Any additional identification are wellcome
peter monahan Posted October 9, 2017 Posted October 9, 2017 Very nice looking medal! Any information on th recipient or details of the award?
peter monahan Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 Too bad. It would be nice to now what sorts of things qualified one for such an award.
ilja559 Posted April 24, 2019 Author Posted April 24, 2019 Distinguished Service Order 1st Type Grand Commander Star
gongz Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 Does anybody have a copy of Statutory Instrument No. 347 of 1965 - the first inauguration of Zambian Honours and Awards.....before later amendments. G
gongz Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 Does anybody have the original "Act" for Zambian honours? Proclamation No. 6 of 1965 contained in Statutory Instrument No. 347 of 1965 - (or possibly S.I. No54 of 1965). Graeme
ilja559 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Posted May 8, 2019 New Army medals Army Commander’s Medal Army Brigade Commander’s Medal
ilja559 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) United Nations medal Operation Bandits Nest Medal Operation Impala Medal Edited May 8, 2019 by ilja559
ilja559 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Posted May 8, 2019 Operation Ingwee Medal Defence Force Foreign Co-operation Medal Operation Safeguard Medal
ilja559 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Posted May 8, 2019 Operation Ngwenya Medal Operation Hyena Medal Operation Zebra Medal
ilja559 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Posted May 10, 2019 Former Zambia Army Commander Lieutenant General Wisdom Lopa (on the left) with new medals. Sorry for small photo Major General David Muma
ilja559 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Posted May 10, 2019 Major General Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi Major General Kapotwe Chintu Major General Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi
ilja559 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Posted May 12, 2019 Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kangnaja with unknown Police medals
heusy68 Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 Hello Ilja, Hello Gentlemen, At least we now know what is the 1st row medal (losange shaped) that General Kangnaja is wearing. Zambia Police Medal of Merit of the Deputy Inspector General. Regards to all. Emmanuel 1
heusy68 Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 On his 3rd row of medals (at left hand side). My opinion, is that General Kangnaja is wearing the Zambia Police Distinguished Service Medal. It's the current type of Police Medal, as I can states that some of the Police Medal exist at least in 4 Type Type 1 used during the Kenneth Kaunda era Type 2 used thereafter Type 3 (planchet very similar to type 4), but with swiveling suspension. And a few were for sale around 2007-2008 Type 4 which only appears this year. Regards to all. Emmanuel
ilja559 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Posted February 22, 2021 On 20/02/2021 at 23:11, heusy68 said: Hello Ilja, Hello Gentlemen, At least we now know what is the 1st row medal (losange shaped) that General Kangnaja is wearing. Zambia Police Medal of Merit of the Deputy Inspector General. Regards to all. Emmanuel Great find, Emmanuel. Here are Golden Jubilee Medals (may be awarded in two classes ???)
gro Posted May 26 Posted May 26 Adding a few more for the collections here "Zambian Police medal for Distinguished service" "Zambia Police Marksmanship" Normal medal size 45 x 45 mm star
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