United Nations, A Lot of Seven United Nations Service Medals for Korea

Item #EU20713

$101

In bronze gilt, one with the text in Greek, the other six with the text in English on their reverses, measuring 35.5 mm in diameter, all with original ribbons, six with a pinback, ranging from fine to near extremely fine. 

 

Footnote: The United Nations Service Medal for Korea (UNKM) is an international military decoration established by the United Nations on December 12, 1950 as the United Nations Service Medal. The decoration was the first international award ever created by the United Nations and recognized the multi-national defense forces which participated in the Korean War. It is awarded to any military service member, of an Armed Force allied with South Korea, who participated in the defense of South Korea from North Korea between the dates of June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954. The military forces of the Netherlands are awarded the medal for service to January 1, 1955, while the armed forces of Thailand and Sweden grant the award to July 27, 1955.