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Obverse |
Circular, with the emblem of the United Nations, a raised polar projection
map of the world, encircled by two olive branches, (the traditional symbol
of peace). |
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Reverse |
A 0.5mm raised rim and perfectly plain except for the inscription in Amharic
‘ / / / ’ in 2mm high letters on four lines. |
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Size |
35mm diameter, and 2mm thick. |
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Suspension |
Struck in one piece with a claw and straight non-swivelling suspension bar.
Above this is a narrow bar over which the ribbon passes, the inscribed bar
of the medal, and an upper bar. |
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Composition |
Bronze alloy. |
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Designers |
Unsigned, but designed within the United Nations. |
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Naming |
Unnamed. |
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Ribbon |
34mm wide, with seventeen alternate 2mm stripes of United Nations blue (9)
and white (8). |
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No. of clasps |
One, an integral part of the suspension.
‘ ’ - (KOREA) in Amharic, all Ethiopian personnel who qualified for the
medal are entitled to this clasp. |
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Other emblems |
None. |
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No. issued |
None.5,650 struck, approximately 4,000 issued. |
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Instituted |
By the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 483(V) on 12 December1950
in recognition of the valour and sacrifice of the men and women who have
served on behalf of the United Nations in repelling the aggression in Korea. |
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Qualification |
For Ethiopian personnel one day's service under United Nations command in
Korea or the adjacent areas, which included Japan and Okinawa, between 27
June 1950 and 27 July 1953. |
Part of the Red Oblong Network