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Nigeria General Service Medal 1966–1970 Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the Nigerian General Service Medal associated with the period 1966–1970, a turbulent chapter in Nigeria's post-independence military history.
Historical Background
Nigeria gained independence from Britain on October 1, 1960, and became a republic in 1963.
The years between 1966 and 1970 were particularly significant in Nigerian history. Following military coups and increasing political and regional tensions, the country descended into the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War.
The conflict began in July 1967 after the Eastern Region declared independence as the Republic of Biafra. Nigerian federal forces conducted extensive military operations to restore federal control.
The war continued until January 1970, resulting in widespread destruction, humanitarian suffering, and major changes to Nigeria's military and political institutions.
The General Service Medal associated with this period reflects an important era in the development of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Why It Was Awarded
The Nigerian General Service Medal 1966–1970 is associated with qualifying military service during the period of internal conflict and military operations surrounding the Nigerian Civil War.
It represents an important part of Nigeria's post-independence military decorations and service history.
Item Details
Country: Nigeria
Decoration: General Service Medal 1966–1970
Historical period: 1966–1970
Associated conflict: Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970)
Type: Military service medal ribbon
Ribbon colors: Red, black, and yellow
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: NGE01
An interesting addition to a collection of Nigerian military decorations, African military history, Nigerian Civil War memorabilia, or international campaign medals.
Ribbon comes in 6” lengths when ordered.
Nigeria General Service Medal 1966–1970 Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the Nigerian General Service Medal associated with the period 1966–1970, a turbulent chapter in Nigeria's post-independence military history.
Historical Background
Nigeria gained independence from Britain on October 1, 1960, and became a republic in 1963.
The years between 1966 and 1970 were particularly significant in Nigerian history. Following military coups and increasing political and regional tensions, the country descended into the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War.
The conflict began in July 1967 after the Eastern Region declared independence as the Republic of Biafra. Nigerian federal forces conducted extensive military operations to restore federal control.
The war continued until January 1970, resulting in widespread destruction, humanitarian suffering, and major changes to Nigeria's military and political institutions.
The General Service Medal associated with this period reflects an important era in the development of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Why It Was Awarded
The Nigerian General Service Medal 1966–1970 is associated with qualifying military service during the period of internal conflict and military operations surrounding the Nigerian Civil War.
It represents an important part of Nigeria's post-independence military decorations and service history.
Item Details
Country: Nigeria
Decoration: General Service Medal 1966–1970
Historical period: 1966–1970
Associated conflict: Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970)
Type: Military service medal ribbon
Ribbon colors: Red, black, and yellow
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: NGE01
An interesting addition to a collection of Nigerian military decorations, African military history, Nigerian Civil War memorabilia, or international campaign medals.
Ribbon comes in 6” lengths when ordered.
