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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 |
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. 206800. SPR J. F. MCNAB |
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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 |
Approximately 18,200 of both issues. |
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Instituted |
By the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 483 (V) on 12 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 6
November 1951. |
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Qualification |
For New Zealand personnel service under United Nations command in Korea or
the adjacent areas, which included Japan and Okinawa, between 27 June 1950
and 24 July 1954. All officers and other ranks of the New Zealand Forces the
eligibility of those Units were published in General Orders by the United
Nations Commander-in-Chief, and served one day or more. Members of specially
approved civilian categories who were certified by the Commander-in-Chief as
having directly supported military operations in Korea, providing they wore
the
approved uniform of their organisation and served one or more days. |
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