Circular cupro-nickel medal with laterally-pierced lug and straight bar for ribbon suspension; the face with crossed Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifles imposed on a map of Tanzania within a circular border inscribed ‘VITA- 1978-1979’ above and ‘TANZANIA’ below, stylised laurel leaves to either side; the reverse plain; on original ribbon. The medal was instituted in 1979 and awarded to military and paramilitary personnel and others who participated in the counter-invasion of Uganda between 30 October 1978 and 11 April 1979 that led to the overthrow of the brutal regime of Idi Amin Dada.
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