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”

with rank straps and this distinctive insignia

with maker's mark 'FN'

After serving five years with H

After three months with the 14th Reserve Battalion

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.