| Military Forces’ Commendation | |
|---|---|
 GSM ribbon with Military Forces' Commendation | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | To denote an act of bravery, distinguished service, or continuous devotion to duty in the operational or non-operational sphere. |
| Description | A silver or bronze pick emblem |
| Country | Republic of Rhodesia |
| Presented by | President of Rhodesia |
| Status | No longer awarded |
The Military Forces' Commendation was a military decoration awarded by the Republic of Rhodesia. [1]
The Military Forces' Commendation was created "to denote an act of bravery, distinguished service, or continuous devotion to duty in the operational or non-operational sphere." [2] [ according to whom? ]
The emblem would either be displayed on the ribbon of the appropriate General Service Medal 
or campaign Medal. [2]
A silver or bronze pick (silver for within the operational sphere, bronze for outside the operational sphere). [3]
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