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The Wound Medal (Senegal)

The Wound Medal is a Senegalese medal awarded for sustaining wounds in combat during the uprising in Casamance.

The Wound Medal is a Senegalese medal awarded for sustaining wounds in combat.

It was created in the 70s when Senegal was facing an uprising in Casamance (between Gambia & Guinea Bissau) in the southern part of the country. There is no decree for its institution.

The Wounded Medal Design

The medal measures 40 millimeters in diameter. The obverse bears the lion head and a green star. The reverse of the medal has the inscription “Blesse en Operation” (“Wounded in Operation“). 

The ribbon is green with a narrow red central stripe.

The Military Medal (Senegal)

The Military Medal is a Senegalese medal established in 1964 and awarded for acts of valor or to NCOs for long and meritorious service.

The Military Medal is a Senegalese medal established on 28 April 1964 and awarded for acts of valor or to NCOs for long and meritorious service.

The Military Medal Design

The medal measures 30 millimeters in diameter. The obverse bears the inscription “Republique du Sénégal – Médaille Militaire” (“Republic of Senegal – Military Medal“). The reverse reads “Un Peuple-Un But-Une Foi” (“One Nation-One Goal-One Faith“).

The medal’s ribbon is maroon with a yellow-edged black central stripe.

The Order of Agricultural Merit

The Order of Agricultural Merit is a Senegalese medal established on 7 August 1982 and has three ranks: Commander, Officer and Chevalier.

The Order of Agricultural Merit is a Senegalese medal established on 7 August 1982.

The Order has three ranks:

  • Commander
  • Officer
  • Knight

The ribbon is blue with a maroon central stripe and green edges.

The Distinguished Conduct Medal of Kenya

The Distinguished Conduct Medal is a Kenyan award given for exceptionally distinguished service or devotion by members of the Armed Forces.

  • Time Period: Post-WW2
  • Institution: 21 April 1966
  • Country: Kenya

The Distinguished Conduct Medal is a Kenyan award given for exceptionally distinguished service or devotion to duty by members of the Armed Forces. 

It was instituted on 21 April 1966. During the presidency of Arap Moi, the Coat of Arms on the obverse of the medal has been replaced by the effigy of the President.

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The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya Medal

The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya Medal is the highest-ranked award and presented to the holders of the president’s office.

The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya is the highest-ranked award and is presented to the holders of the president’s office. The incumbent, President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta is the holder of the award Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya.

The Order is divided into three categories based on seniority:

  • The Chief of the Golden Heart, awarded to a sitting president.
  • The Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (E.G.H), awarded to the deputy President of the Republic, Speakers of the House and Senate, Cabinet Secretaries, the First Lady, etc. 

The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya Design

The medal is a breast star made by Spink with an inverted backplate. It measures about 73 millimeters in diameter.

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The Finnish Liberation War Medal 1918

The Finnish Liberation War Medal 1918 is a Finnish medal from WW1. The medal was instituted 1918 for participants in the Liberation War, fighting against the Finnish and Soviet Bolsheviks. It was awarded to Soldiers of the Finnish Army, as well to German soldiers of the Baltic Division and foreign volunteers (Polish, Swedish, and Estonian).

The Finnish Liberation War Medal 1918 Design

The medal is struck in silver and measures 30 mm.

The Lorenz Lindelöf Scientific Award Medal

Time Period: Pre-WW1
Institution: Pre-WW1
Country: Finland

The Lorenz Lindelöf Scientific Award Medal is a finish medal established before WW1.

Finland had been ceded to Russia in 1809. At the time that time, Leonard Lorenz Lindelöf (November 13, 1827 – March 3, 1908)’s father was appointed professor of mathematics at the university, the main building of the university on Senate Square had recently been completed. Lindelöf spent the year 1891 in Stockholm, and the years 1893-94 in Paris returning to Helsingfors where he graduated in 1895. He then taught there as a docent, visiting Göttingen in 1901. Helsinki was still under Russian control and indeed the Russians had implemented a policy of Russification, in reply to the national movements which had arisen.

Lindelöf remained as a professor of mathematics in Helsinki until he retired in 1938. It was a time of rapid economic growth for the new country and the university flourished and rapidly expanded. Lindelöf supported his new country undertaking his university duties with great enthusiasm. Later in his life, Lindelöf gave up research to devote himself to teaching and writing textbooks.

For his outstanding contributions to Scandinavian mathematics, he was honoured by the universities of Uppsala, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki.

The Lorenz Lindelöf Scientific Award Medal Design

The medal is struck in bronze and measures 56.5 mm. The obverse illustrates the right-facing bust of Lorenz Lindelöf, surrounded by the inscription “LORENZ LINDELÖF NATVS DIE XII NOVEMBRIS MDCCCXXVII” (1827).

The reverse illustrates a branch of laurel leaves at the left and a branch of oak leaves at the right, inscribed in the centre is “SECRETARIO SVO QVADRAGENARIO SOCIETAS SCIENTIAS FENNIAE / DIE XIII NOVEMBRIS MCMVII” (1907).

The 1952 Helsinki Olympic Merit Medal

The 1952 Helsinki Olympic Merit Medal is a Finnish medal created by Executive Order on July 21st 1952. The medal was conferred by the President of the Republic for distinguished services in the XV Olympic Games.

The medal was awarded in three classes:

  • Cross of Merit I Class: To members of the I.O.C., Chairmans of a National Olympic Committee, Presidents of an International Sporting Federation or otherwise deserving Chief Secretary or member, members of the Games leadership who has distinguished himself in the organization of the Games or persons who had performed specially valuable services to the Games or the Olympic ideal.
  • Cross of Merit II Class: To members of National Olympic Committees, Chief Secretaries of a National Olympic Committee or an International Sporting Federation, members of the Boards of International Sporting Federations, persons of intermediate rank in the Games leadership who have distinguished themselves in the organization of the Games, deserving Chairmen of domestic inter-federation committees and chief competition directors, and Olympic Attaches.
  • Medal of Merit: To coaches, trainers and persons who have zealously promoted the training of Finland’s team, officials of the Organizing Committee who have distinguished themselves in the organization of the games, Managers of a Finnish Sporting Federation, officials employed in the Games, or other persons who have helped forward the work of the organization.

The 1952 Helsinki Olympic Merit Medal Design

The medal is a one-piece construction struck in solver and measures 31.11 mm. It shows a five-armed cross and the Finnish Lion. In the middle of the cross on the obverse are the Olympic rings, and on the reverse the year 1952.

The ribbon is striped blue and white.

The Finish Continuation War Commemorative Medal 1941-1945

The Finish Continuation War Commemorative Medal 1941-1945 is a Finnish medal awarded to participants in the Continuation War (1941-1945). It was established on 24 May 1957, 12 years after the end of the war.

The Continuation War supported the view that it was a continuation of the Winter War of 1939-1940  in which Soviet forces invaded Finland. It was an attempt by Finland to regain territory lost at the end of the Winter War and to occupy Russian territory, taking advantage of the German invasion of Russia and acting as a defensive buffer against future incursions.

The Finish Continuation War Commemorative Medal 1941-1945 Design

The medal is a one-piece construction and measures 31 mm wide. The ribbon is dark blue with three thin white strips on the sides and middle.