Nigeria Independence Medal 1960

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.GBR.0501.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$30-100 USD

  • Medal Obverse
  • Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$30-100 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Cupro-nickel
  • Inscription
    Obv: NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE 1ST OCTOBER 1960 Rev: UNITY AND FAITH
  • Size
    32mm
  • Image Licensing
    The Medal images are courtesy of Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more detail: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?products_id=6297

History


The Nigeria Independence Medal was authorized by Queen Elizabeth II in 1964 and awarded in commemoration of Nigeria's Independence on October 1, 1960. The Medal was awarded to personnel of the Royal Military Forces, Royal Nigerian Navy, and the Nigeria Police, as well as to members of the United Kingdom Land Forces who supported the Royal Nigerian Military Force during Nigeria's Independence.

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