Nigeria: Nigeria Fire Services Long Service & Good Conduct Medal

Award criteria for this decoration is:

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The Long Service Medal may be awarded to any member of the fire service who has completed eighteen years continuous service with an
exemplary record, that is to say, his conduct sheet shows that:—

(i) He has not suffered any punishment during the period of twelve years immediately preceding the date of his recommendation for the award

or,

(ii) He has not suffered any punishment during the period of six years immediately preceding the date of his recommendation for the award and
he has not suffered more than six punishments during the whole period of his service.

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The gallantry, meritorious service & long service medal of the Nigerian Fire Services were all instituted by a Warrant dated 28 February 1974

Each of the Nigerian Fire Services medals include representations of traditional Fire Brigade emblems, i.e., Merryweather Fire Brigade Helmets and crossed Fire Axes, etc.

Condition: GVF

Code: 20765