Primary school pupils will receive the commemorative medal on a Liberation-branded ribbon, while secondary school-aged children will be gifted the replica as a pin badge.
Both will be mounted on an informative display card, detailing the events of 9 May 1945.
For those wishing to see the original medals up close, John Bourgaize, who was a child in Guernsey during the Occupation, has generously loaned his Liberation medal to Guernsey Museum, along with a collection of anniversary badges and medals.
These mementos will be displayed at Candie Museum as part of a special exhibition marking Liberation 80.
Education, Sport & Culture Liberation Day planning lead Sue Aldwell said the original medals were made out of brass and suspended on a bar with a pin.
‘As we mark such a significant anniversary, we want to ensure that everyone across the island can connect to our history and this gift for our younger members of the community adds to that,' she said.
Helen Glencross, head of heritage services, said the gift held further significance due to the fact that a copy of the medal was also presented to surviving members of Task Force 135 on the 50th anniversary of the Liberation in 1995.
‘A red ribbon with two yellow vertical lines was added to represent the colours of the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the red triangular badge worn on the battle-dress shoulders of the liberating soldiers of Task Force 135,' she said.
‘We are presenting Guernsey’s children with a piece of history, and we hope it unlocks conversations about this important milestone and what it represents for our community.’
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