Nigeria, Federal Republic. A National Service Medal 1966-1970 Newly Listed (Friedrich Franz Kreuz)

(Friedrich Franz Kreuz)

47 mm (h - inclusive integral ring)

Oberleutnant Richard Walter for his “many flights” against England during which it was said that Stich displayed outstanding dash and bravery

026 other ranks and served in France and Belgium with the 11th Infantry Brigade

Brookes was wounded and admitted to hospital in France

Nigeria, Federal Republic. A National Service Medal 1966-1970 Newly Listed (Friedrich Franz Kreuz)Instituted 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.