Template:Did you know nominations/Independence Medal (Ciskei)


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The result was: rejected by Bob Amnertiopsis ∴ChatMe! 22:22, 28 June 2014 (UTC)

Independence Medal (Ciskei)

 * ... that the Independence Medal (ribbon bar pictured) was awarded to all members of the Ciskei Defence Force to commemorate Ciskei's independence?
 * Comment: No QPQ required, not a self-nom. Can this be featured on 1 August (Ciskei self governance) or 4 December (Ciskei independence).
 * Comment: No QPQ required, not a self-nom. Can this be featured on 1 August (Ciskei self governance) or 4 December (Ciskei independence).

Created by Andre Kritzinger (talk). Nominated by Nathan121212 (talk) at 11:24, 25 June 2014 (UTC).


 * Symbol possible vote.svg New (23 June), 2386 B, Image is good, typos in hook corrected. which references the hook does not have any text is used as a reference thrice. failed verification.  Redtigerxyz  Talk 13:11, 25 June 2014 (UTC)


 * Symbol redirect vote 4.svg ✅ Nathan121212 (talk) 13:33, 25 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Nathan121212, Symbol possible vote.svg Ref is not a WP:RS. Add RS. Redtigerxyz  Talk 13:39, 25 June 2014 (UTC)


 * User:Redtigerxyz ✅ the new website I have linked seems to be using a shop interface but not selling anything. I believe it is now an RS. Nathan121212 (talk) 13:45, 25 June 2014 (UTC)


 * It is a RS, but it does not support the hook. Redtigerxyz  Talk 13:53, 25 June 2014 (UTC)


 * User:Redtigerxyz I'm struggling to find a source about the awarding of the medal. I am putting in a new hook. ALT1: ... that the Independence Medal (ribbon bar pictured) was issued in the same year that Ciskei was granted independence? Nathan121212 (talk) 14:27, 25 June 2014 (UTC)

Withdrawing nomination Due to scarcity of sources for exact hook. Nathan121212 (talk) 15:44, 25 June 2014 (UTC)

since withdrawn. Redtigerxyz Talk 04:45, 26 June 2014 (UTC)