Nigerian Independence Medal

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Nigerian Independence Medal
The ribbon of the medal
TypeIndependence Medal
EligibilityMilitary, civilian and police personnel
Established30 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]

Notable recipients

References

  1. ^ a b c d "No. 42156". The London Gazette. 30 September 1960. p. 6616.
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