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Nigerian Independence Medal

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Type
  
Independence Medal

Established
  
30 September 1960

Eligibility
  
Military, civilian and police personnel

Awarded for
  
service in Nigeria at independence

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.

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Description

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

    • Notable recipients

  • Emmanuel E Ikwue
  • Hassan Katsina

    • References

    Nigerian Independence Medal Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA