Zimbabwean honours system was instituted in late 1980 to replace the Rhodesian honours system . The first award that was instituted was the Independence Medal , which was awarded to those who were involved in the Zimbabwean independence commemorations in some way . The Zimbabwean honours system includes a range of orders , gallantry decorations , gallantry medals , and service medals
Independence Medal
Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980
Orders, decorations, and medals of Zimbabwe