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Nigerian Independence Medal
Nigeria Independence Medal
ribbon of medal
Awarded by Nigeria, United Kingdom
Type Independence Medal
Eligibility Military, civilian and police personnel
Awarded for service in Nigeria at independence
Statistics
Established 30 September 1960

The Nigerian Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Nigeria to give recognition to individuals of the Royal Nigerian Military Forces, Royal Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Police Force serving on 1 October 1960 and to members of the United Kingdom Land Forces who were seconded to the Royal Nigerian Military Forces.[1]

Description[]

  • The circular cupro-nickel Nigerian Independence Medal features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.[1]
  • The reverse of the medal depicts the Nigerian Coat of Arms and the inscription Nigeria Independence, 1st October 1960.[1]
  • The ribbon has a three vertical stripes, green, white and green.[1]

References[]

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