The Nigerian Independence Medal was sanctioned by Queen Elizabeth II to mark Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960. It was designed to honor the individuals serving in the Royal Nigerian Military Forces, Royal Nigerian Navy, and the Nigeria Police Force on that historic day.
Additionally, it extended recognition to members of the British Army who were temporarily assigned to the Royal Nigerian Military Forces.
The Nigerian Independence Medal Design
The Nigerian Independence Medal, crafted from cupro-nickel, bears the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on its circular surface. On the reverse side, it showcases the Nigerian Coat of Arms alongside the inscription “Nigeria Independence, 1st October 1960.”
Its ribbon is adorned with three vertical stripes in green, white, and green.
