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As Far As This Author Knows, Insignia of the Four Awards (The Only Awards Existing in Trinidad and Tobago Until This Date) Are Manufactured in London As far as this author knows, insignia of the four awards (the only awards existing in Trinidad and Tobago until this date) are manufactured in London. The Awards are: THE TRINITY CROSS~ [See page 12] General shape: St. George’s cross. Material: Silver gilt. Description: Between the arms of the cross is two Red Ibises and two Cocrico Birds (Ibises in first and fourth, and Cocricos in second and third canton), two and two facing in upper, and re- spectant, in lower ~rms of the cross. The arms of the cross have raised and polished borders. The Badge is surmounted with a crested helmet from the Coat- of-Arms of Trinidad and Tobago, in silver gilt. The center of the cross is charged with a gilt circular medal- lion displaying a three-peaked island rising out of the sea. The medallion is surrounded with a gilt ring inscribed: FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE. Ribbon: Red-black-red, with narrow white stripes between. Mode of wearing: The Trinity Cross is awarded in single class and should be worn suspended from the Necklet. Qualification: The Trinity Cross is awarded for distinguished and outstanding service to Trinidad and Tobago, as the highest a- ward which the State may bestow upon a deserving citizen. Recipients are entitled to postnominal letters "T.C." THE CHACONIA MEDAL [See page 14, left] General shape: Circular medal. Material: Silver gilt (I Class). Description: Obverse - is charged with Chaconia flower within a raised border inscribed FOR LONG AND MERITORIOUS SERVICE. The suspension has the form of an inverted"V" (chevron) joined with a straight suspension bar. Ribbon: Black-red-black, with narrow white stripes between. Classes and Mode of wearing: The Medal is awarded in three Classes and should be worn suspended from the straight Ribbon on left breast. I Class - As described above. II Class - Same as I Class, only silver instead of silver gilt. III Class - Same as II Class, only bronze instead of silver. Qualification: The Medal is awarded for long and meritorious ser- vice to Trinidad and Tobago. Recipients are entitled to postnominal letters "C.M." * The name "Trinity Cross" (in Spanish: Cruz de Trinidad) should not lead to the confusion regarding the ephemeral South American "Cross of Trinidad", which was discussed in The Medal Collector several years ago. 13 OBVERSE OBVERSE THE CHACONIA MEDAL THE HUMMING BIRD ~IEDAL II Class - Silver III Class - Bronze THE HUMMING BIRD MEDAL [See above, right] General shape: Circular medal. Material: Silver gilt (I Class). Description: Obverse - is charged with a collibri (Humming Bird) sucking nectar from a flower, all within a raised border in- scribed FOR LOYAL AND DEVOTED SERVICE. Ribbon: Pink-black-pink, with narrow white stripes between. Classes and Mode of wearing: The Medal is awarded in three Classes and should be worn suspended from the straight Ribbon on left breast. I Class - As described above. II Class - Same as I Class, only silver instead of silver gilt. III Class - Same as II Class, only bronze instead of silver. Qualification: The Medal is given for loyal and devoted service Go the Country. Recipients are entitled to postnominal letters "H.B.M." THE PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL OF MERIT [Not shown] General shape: (See "Description" page 15) 14 Material: Silver gilt (I Class). Description: A full achievement of the Coat-of-Arms of Trinidad and Tobago. Instead of ribbon with motto, aheart-shaped post- ament is provided, inscribed MERIT on obverse, and ending in a point downwards. Ribbon: Red-white-black. Classes and Mode of wearing: The Medal is awarded in three Classes and should be worn suspended from the Ribbon ending in a tri- angle on left breast. I Class - As described above. II Class - Same as I Class, only silver instead of silver gilt. III Class - Same as II Class, only bronze instead of silver. Qualification: The Medal is given for the outstanding and merito- rious service in Public Service. Recipients are entitled to postnominal letters "M.O.M." ICONOGRAPHY OF AWARDS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Coat-of-Arms: Shield - per chevron enhanced sable and gules, a chevronel enhanced argent, between in chief two humming birds respectant gold, and in base three ships of the fleet of Chris- topher Columbus also gold, the sails set proper. Crest - upon a gold helmet wreathed in the colors of a ship’s wheel in front of a palm, all proper. Matling - gules and argent. Supporters - (dexter) Red Ibis, (sinister) Cocrico bird, all proper, and upon a compartment of Islands of Trinidad (dexter) and Tobago (sinister) rising out of the sea, all proper. Motto - TOGETHER WE ASPIRE, TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE. The blazoned Coat-of-Arms was granted in 1962, answering the petition for substitution of a not very fortunately conceived Emblem granted in 1958. The representation of the Coat-of-Arms is used for the design of the Medal of Merit, while the supporters are in the Trinity Cross Badge. The Humming Bird charge from the Shield is used in obverse of the Humming Bird Medal. National colors: Flag of Trinidad and Tobago is red, with wide diagonal black stripe fimbriated white, running from the top of the hoist to the bottom of the fly. Ribbons of all awards of Trinidad and Tobago are variations of the national flag colors. The Trinity Cross Humming Bird Medal Chaconia Medal Medal of Merit TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO SERVICE RIBBONS IS .
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