Nigerian Independence Medal
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]
| Nigerian Independence Medal | |
|---|---|
 The ribbon of the 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 |
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
gollark: This is mostly because I cannot actually ban people and the rules only allow me to do things I can do.
gollark: Hi! As staff, I legally cannot do this.
gollark: Can they change nickname?
gollark: Fascinating.
gollark: Besides, you're easily distinguishable because of your unique orange coloration.
References
- "No. 42156". The London Gazette. 30 September 1960. p. 6616.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.