Nigeria, Federal Republic. An Independence Medal 1960 Hold chipping evident in the red

chipping evident in the red enamels

semblance of chipping in the blue enamels

was a resident of Pasadena

reverse of ribbon presents glue and paper residue

Lieutenant Henderson proceeded overseas for service in the French theatre with the 19th Infantry Battalion

Nigeria, Federal Republic. An Independence Medal 1960 Hold chipping evident in the redInstituted 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.