Nigeria, Federal Republic. A National Service Medal 1966-1970 Newly Listed 15 mm x 30

15 mm x 30

(Reinforced

embossed stamped with the code "17/G" and dated "1941" on the finished side and "50" in black ink on the underside

In lacquered tombac (lacquer considerably worn off)

2 mm (w) x 28

Nigeria, Federal Republic. A National Service Medal 1966-1970 Newly Listed 15 mm x 30Instituted in 1970. In copper gilt on bronze, measuring 35. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon, contact marks, spotting, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The National Service Medal was awarded for participation on the government side in the Civil War that raged after the secessionist declaration of the Republic of Biafra.