Papua New Guinea, Independent State. A Tenth Anniversary Of Independence Medal 1975-1985 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with an inscription

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

these units were an integral part of the "Croat Home Army" (Domobrans)

After serving five years with H

obverse engraved "Mérite" in running script within an engraved ornate octagonal frame composed of ribbons and tassels

Rotated Swastika: In die stamped brass

Papua New Guinea, Independent State. A Tenth Anniversary Of Independence Medal 1975-1985 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with an inscriptionInstituted 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.