Pakistan, Democracy 'Jumuriat' Medal 1988

This medal is also known as the Pakistan Jamhuriat and was instituted in 1988 to commemorate the end of martial law and the return to democratic government following the death of General Zia-ul-Haq in an aeroplane crash and the election of Benazir Bhutto as Prime Minister. Struck in silvered bronze with a swivel scroll and ribbon bar for suspension; the face has an inscription in Urdu within a floral wreath. The reverse is also inscribed in Urdu and the ribbon has equal stripes of green, white and red.