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Nigeria Republic Medal (1963) Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the Nigeria Republic Medal, a commemorative decoration associated with the establishment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1963.
Historical Background
Nigeria gained independence from Great Britain on October 1, 1960, initially retaining Queen Elizabeth II as its constitutional monarch.
On October 1, 1963, Nigeria formally became a republic, replacing the British monarch as head of state with a Nigerian president. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe became the country's first president under the republican constitution.
The transition marked an important milestone in Nigeria's development as an independent nation.
Why It Was Awarded
The Nigeria Republic Medal commemorated the establishment of the republic in 1963. It is associated with the country's transition from a constitutional monarchy to a sovereign republic.
The precise eligibility requirements for recipients have not been independently confirmed.
Item Details
Country: Nigeria
Decoration: Nigeria Republic Medal
Commemorated event: Establishment of the republic
Year: 1963
Type: Commemorative medal ribbon
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: NGE03
An interesting addition to a collection of African military decorations, Commonwealth medals, or twentieth-century commemorative awards.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
Nigeria Republic Medal (1963) Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the Nigeria Republic Medal, a commemorative decoration associated with the establishment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1963.
Historical Background
Nigeria gained independence from Great Britain on October 1, 1960, initially retaining Queen Elizabeth II as its constitutional monarch.
On October 1, 1963, Nigeria formally became a republic, replacing the British monarch as head of state with a Nigerian president. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe became the country's first president under the republican constitution.
The transition marked an important milestone in Nigeria's development as an independent nation.
Why It Was Awarded
The Nigeria Republic Medal commemorated the establishment of the republic in 1963. It is associated with the country's transition from a constitutional monarchy to a sovereign republic.
The precise eligibility requirements for recipients have not been independently confirmed.
Item Details
Country: Nigeria
Decoration: Nigeria Republic Medal
Commemorated event: Establishment of the republic
Year: 1963
Type: Commemorative medal ribbon
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: NGE03
An interesting addition to a collection of African military decorations, Commonwealth medals, or twentieth-century commemorative awards.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
