Pakistan Jamhuriat Tamgha – Democracy Medal (1988)
A Pakistani commemorative military medal representing the country's return to democratic government in 1988 following a prolonged period of military rule.
Historical Background
In August 1988, Pakistan's military ruler, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, died in an aircraft crash. His death was followed by national elections and the appointment of Benazir Bhutto as Prime Minister, marking the restoration of elected civilian government.
The Jamhuriat Tamgha, commonly known as the Democracy Medal, was instituted to commemorate this important political transition.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal recognized the role of Pakistan's armed forces and uniformed services during the country's return to democratic government. It commemorated the restoration of civilian rule and the peaceful transition following the 1988 elections.
Item Details
Country: Pakistan
Decoration: Jamhuriat Tamgha (Democracy Medal)
Year: 1988
Type: Military commemorative medal
Item offered: Full-size medal with ribbon
SKU: PAK04
An interesting addition to a collection of Pakistani military decorations, international commemorative medals, or twentieth-century political and military history.
Pakistan Jamhuriat Tamgha – Democracy Medal (1988)
A Pakistani commemorative military medal representing the country's return to democratic government in 1988 following a prolonged period of military rule.
Historical Background
In August 1988, Pakistan's military ruler, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, died in an aircraft crash. His death was followed by national elections and the appointment of Benazir Bhutto as Prime Minister, marking the restoration of elected civilian government.
The Jamhuriat Tamgha, commonly known as the Democracy Medal, was instituted to commemorate this important political transition.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal recognized the role of Pakistan's armed forces and uniformed services during the country's return to democratic government. It commemorated the restoration of civilian rule and the peaceful transition following the 1988 elections.
Item Details
Country: Pakistan
Decoration: Jamhuriat Tamgha (Democracy Medal)
Year: 1988
Type: Military commemorative medal
Item offered: Full-size medal with ribbon
SKU: PAK04
An interesting addition to a collection of Pakistani military decorations, international commemorative medals, or twentieth-century political and military history.
