Medal "For Victory Cuba - People's Republic Of Angola".

[Taz]

Again no further info on this award at the moment but I think the name explains itself.

Eddie.

[Dolf]

Eddie,

Let me guess, a Cuban Medal for Cuban soldiers serving in Angola, back in the late 70's/early 80's?

Thanks,

Dolf

[Taz]

:) Dolf,

I think that's a good bet.
Unfortunatly I haven't found a great deal of infos as yet on Cuban Orders and medals. I seem to remember reading that the soldiers that fought in Angola and in other African countries were never officialy recognised, it seems strange that they awarded this and the International Fighters Medal to those troops that served there. There is a lot to be researched on this countries awards and the award system.
Any additional info and pics would be much welcome.

Eddie.

[Taz]

Here is the reverse of the Medal for Victory in Angola.

Eddie.

[Nota Bene]

Here's another one in it's original box. Ribbon pin is missing.

Alexei

[Taz]

Awarded in recognition of the outstanding attitude maintained during the fulfillment of the International mission asked of them, in defense of the revoulutionary conquests in Angola and in the interest of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

[Taz]

General Espinosa was awarded the medal of Hero of the Republic of Cuba on January 1st, 1989. His participation in the difficult campaign in Angola probably won him that medal. In December 1989, Espinosa was one of the first to receive the military medal "Por la Victoria Cuba-Angola," awarded to all veterans of the war.

[medals73]

Another example.

[CtahhR]

Here is another example of the Medal "For Victory Cuba-P.R.A.".

The People's Republic did not last long after the establishment of this "victory" award although combat actions continued for over a decade.

Angola has retained the same president, José Eduardo Dos Santos, since 1979 who can now only legally retain office until 2022.

[CtahhR]

The Ribbon Bar.