Nigeria, Federal Republic. An Independence Medal 1960 GTRexclude his early years were spent

his early years were spent in Toronto and Thorold

marked "800" (silver) and maker marked "C

Constructed of silvered bullion insignia on yellow wool

missing one of two screwbacks)

A round gilded war material medal

Nigeria, Federal Republic. An Independence Medal 1960 GTRexclude his early years were spentInstituted in 1960. In heavily plated non magnetic metal, measuring 35. 8 mm in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Nigeria Independence Medal was instituted in 1960 and awarded to those involved in the transition of power when Nigeria gained independence from Great Britain on October 1, 1960.