Circular gilt medal on scroll and fixed ribbon bar suspension; the face with the arms of Tanzania centrally within a ring inscribed ‘NISHANI YA UJASHIRI’ (Swahili = Medal for Bravery); the reverse plain gilt; on original ribbon with brooch bar mounted for wear and with maker’s mark of Spink & Son Ltd., London.
The Medal was instituted by President Julius Nyerere by Decree 37 of 1 March 1975 to be awarded ‘for acts demonstrating heroism and eminent courage’.
It is the highest ranking medal of the Republic of Tanzania.
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