Zimbabwe, Republic. An Independence Medal 1980, Bronze Grade United Republic of the son of Leslie Hall

the son of Leslie Hall Jenks (1849-1910) and Nancy Wesson Jenks (nee Cushing

reverse illustrating the Ducal Palace

broad vertical pinback (marked “800” for silver content)

completing the flight in just over 48 hours

There is a leather chinstrap secured above the visor by two black magnetic metal fasteners at each end

Zimbabwe, Republic. An Independence Medal 1980, Bronze Grade United Republic of the son of Leslie HallIn bronze gilt, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with pinback hanger, traces of gilt remains, spotting, very fine. Footnote: The medal was awarded to any person or group or category of people nominated by the Prime Minister, in two classes: silver and bronze.