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The Distinguished Service Medal (Nigeria)

The Distinguished Service Medal - Nigerian Medals & Awards
The Distinguished Service Medal - Obverse,

The Distinguished Service Medal is a Nigerian decoration awarded to members of the armed forces for distinguished acts of gallantry during duty.

Commissioned officers cannot receive this medal. 

The Distinguished Service Medal Design

The medal is round and bears the inscription “Federal Republic of Nigeria” in the obverse, as well as a relief oftwo horses and a shield. The reverse bears the inscription “Nigeria Armed Forces” around the edge and “For Distinguished Service” in the center.

The ribbon is dark blue.

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