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United Nations Medals - United Nations Service Medal Korea

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United Nations Service Medal(Korea) English

TERMS

The medal was earned for serving one day under United Nations' command in Korea or adjacent areas, including Japan and Okinawa. The medal could also be awarded for an aggregate of thirty days, which need not have been consecutive, spent on official visits of inspection to the qualifying area. The qualifying period was 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954 (one year longer than for the Canadian Korean War Medal).

"Please note that the above is only a summary outline of the conditions that apply to this medal. Additional information and a list of qualifing areas of service are available from the Honours and Awards Section, Veterans Affairs Canada, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P4"

BAR

A permanent bar is attached to the mount with the word KOREA or COREE on it.

DESCRIPTION

A circular medal, 1.375 inches (35 mm) across, made of bronze alloy.

OBVERSE

The emblem of the United Nations, which is the globe of the earth viewed from above the North Pole within a wreath of two olive branches.

REVERSE

The inscription in 4 lines: FOR SERVICE IN / DEFENCE OF THE / PRINCIPLES OF THE / UNITED NATIONS or POUR LA DEFENSE/ DES PRINCIPES DE / LA CHARTE DES / NATIONS UNIES.

MOUNTING

A single-toe scroll claw is attached to a plain, straight suspender.

Naming

The recipient's name is engraved on the rim with the regimental number.

Ribbon

The ribbon is 1.375 inches (35 mm) wide, and consists of 17 alternating stripes of blue and white, with blue on each edge.

Dates

Instituted 12 December 1950 for service from 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954.

ISSUED

Of a total 1,225,000 medals, 25,584 were issued to Canadian military personnel.