Nigerian Independence Medal
| Nigerian 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
- 1 2 3 4 The London Gazette: no. 42156. p. 6616. 30 September 1960. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
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