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Kenya 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing Kenya's 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal, a commemorative decoration associated with the country's silver jubilee of independence in 1988.
Historical Background
Kenya gained independence from British colonial rule on December 12, 1963, following decades of political change and the struggle for national self-government.
Jomo Kenyatta became the country's first prime minister at independence and subsequently its first president when Kenya became a republic on December 12, 1964.
In 1988, Kenya celebrated the 25th anniversary of its independence, marking a quarter-century of national sovereignty.
The anniversary provided an opportunity to commemorate the country's independence, recognize its development, and honor those associated with its public institutions and national service.
The 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal forms part of Kenya's history of commemorative decorations celebrating significant national milestones.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal commemorated the silver jubilee of Kenyan independence in 1988.
It is associated with the national celebrations marking 25 years since Kenya achieved independence from Britain.
Item Details
Country: Kenya
Decoration: 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal
Commemorative year: 1988
Historical event: Kenyan independence, December 12, 1963
Type: Commemorative medal ribbon
Ribbon colors: Purple with yellow and red stripes
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: KEN01
An interesting addition to a collection of African independence decorations, Commonwealth medals, or international commemorative awards.
Ribbon comes in 6” lengths when ordered.
Kenya 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing Kenya's 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal, a commemorative decoration associated with the country's silver jubilee of independence in 1988.
Historical Background
Kenya gained independence from British colonial rule on December 12, 1963, following decades of political change and the struggle for national self-government.
Jomo Kenyatta became the country's first prime minister at independence and subsequently its first president when Kenya became a republic on December 12, 1964.
In 1988, Kenya celebrated the 25th anniversary of its independence, marking a quarter-century of national sovereignty.
The anniversary provided an opportunity to commemorate the country's independence, recognize its development, and honor those associated with its public institutions and national service.
The 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal forms part of Kenya's history of commemorative decorations celebrating significant national milestones.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal commemorated the silver jubilee of Kenyan independence in 1988.
It is associated with the national celebrations marking 25 years since Kenya achieved independence from Britain.
Item Details
Country: Kenya
Decoration: 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal
Commemorative year: 1988
Historical event: Kenyan independence, December 12, 1963
Type: Commemorative medal ribbon
Ribbon colors: Purple with yellow and red stripes
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: KEN01
An interesting addition to a collection of African independence decorations, Commonwealth medals, or international commemorative awards.
Ribbon comes in 6” lengths when ordered.
