Catalog
Medal - Launch of the Frigate N. N. S. Aradu
| Location | Nigeria |
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| Year | 1981 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears the coat of arms of Nigeria in high relief, featuring a central shield with a black Y-shaped pall on a white field, flanked by two rearing horses as supporters, and surmounted by an eagle displayed. A ribbon scroll below the shield carries the national motto as legend. The design is framed by a rope-and-bead border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed profile view of the MEKO 360 general-purpose frigate NNS Aradu sailing to the right in the upper field, with the ship's name and builder's identification inscribed above. Below, an oval Nigerian Navy badge featuring an eagle above a fouled anchor is flanked by two laurel branches, with the date 1981 in the exergue. The entire design is enclosed within a rope-and-bead border. |
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