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Obverse |
Circular, with the emblem of the United Nations, a raised 22mm diameter
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 English
‘FOR SERVICE IN / DEFENCE OF THE / PRINCIPLES OF THE / CHARTER
OF THE / UNITED NATIONS’ in 2.1mm high letters on five lines. |
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Size |
35.5mm in diameter, and 2.5mm 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, then 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 organisation. |
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Naming |
Small impressed block lettering 1.5mm high, e.g. ‘SB-158613 A.B.THIRD’ |
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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 – ‘KOREA’ in English, an integral part of the suspension. |
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Other emblems |
None. |
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No. issued |
Not Known. |
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Instituted |
By the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 483 (V) on 12th December
1950 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.
The
authority for the award was Army Order 149 of 1951, issued on 6th November
1951. |
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Qualification |
For Indian 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 24 July 1954.
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Part of the Red Oblong Network