Nigeria, Federal Republic. A National Service Medal 1966-1970 United Republic of II Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1914

II Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II

and had been retired or honourably discharged

on original ribbon (slightly salty)

engraver marked "SPERANZA" on the obverse

with a moderately worn core

Nigeria, Federal Republic. A National Service Medal 1966-1970 United Republic of II Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1914Instituted 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.