Nigeria (Republic): Defence Service Medal 1967-1970

The medal was awarded to the Nigerian military forces for service during the Civil War that took place 1967-1970 following the creation of the secessionist state of the Republic of Biafra Note: Nigeria awarded 3 x different service medals for the Civil War, or Biafran War. Each medal had different award criteria, including, 'General Service'. 'Defence Service' and 'National Service', the type of medal awarded depended on geographic location, type of service and whether for actual combat fighting against the rebels Condition: EF