United Nations Service Medal (Korea) - Veterans Affairs Canada

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A circular medal, 1.375 inches (35 mm) across, made of bronze alloy.</p> </div> <button class="btn btn-primary popup-modal-dismiss" type="button">Close</button> </div> </section> </div> </div> <section class="lnkbx mrgn-bttm-xl"> <h4>Contributors</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada.html">Veterans Affairs Canada</a></li> </ul> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-8"> <div class="mrgn-lft-md mrgn-rght-md"> <h6 class="mrgn-tp-lg mrgn-bttm-0" property="type">Campaign Stars and Medals (1939-1954)</h6> <h1 class="mrgn-tp-md" property="name" id="wb-cont">United Nations Service Medal (Korea)</h1> <hr class="mrgn-tp-lg mrgn-bttm-lg"> <div class="col-md-3 pddg-all-0"> <h3 class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-rght-md">Context</h3> </div> <div class="col-md-9 mrgn-bttm-md pddg-all-0"> <p>The United Nations Service Medal was instituted 12 December 1950 for service from 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954 and was earned for serving one day under United Nations' command in Korea or adjacent areas, including Japan and Okinawa. </p> </div> <hr class="full-width mrgn-tp-lg mrgn-bttm-lg"> <div class="col-md-3 pddg-all-0"> <h3 class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-rght-md">Eligibility and criteria</h3> </div> <div class="col-md-9 mrgn-bttm-md pddg-all-0"> <p>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 then in the case for the Canadian Medal for Korea).</p> </div> <hr class="full-width mrgn-tp-lg mrgn-bttm-lg"> <div class="col-md-3 pddg-all-0"> <h3 class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-rght-md">Description</h3> </div> <div class="col-md-9 mrgn-bttm-md pddg-all-0"> <p>A circular medal, 1.375 inches across, made of bronze alloy. For mounting, a single-toed scroll claw is attached to a plain, straight suspender. </p><p>The obverse has 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.</p><p>The reverse has the inscription in 5 lines: FOR SERVICE IN / DEFENCE OF THE / PRINCIPLES OF THE / CHARTER OF THE / UNITED NATIONS, or in 4 lines: POUR LA DEFENSE / DES PRINCIPES DE / LA CHARTE DES / NATIONS UNIES.</p><p>The ribbon is 1.375 inches wide, and consists of 17 alternating stripes of blue and white, with blue on each edge.</p> </div> <hr class="full-width mrgn-tp-lg mrgn-bttm-lg"> <div class="col-md-3 pddg-all-0"> <h3 class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-rght-md">Bars</h3> </div> <div class="col-md-9 mrgn-bttm-md pddg-all-0"> <p>A permanent bar is attached to the mount with the word KOREA or COREE on it.</p> </div> <hr class="full-width mrgn-tp-lg mrgn-bttm-lg"> <div class="col-md-3 pddg-all-0"> <h3 class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-rght-md">Historical notes</h3> </div> <div class="col-md-9 mrgn-bttm-md pddg-all-0"> <ul><li>The recipient's name is engraved on the rim with the regimental number.</li></ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  </section> <div class="pagedetails container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 mrgn-tp-md"> <dl id="wb-dtmd"> <dt>Date modified: </dt> <dd class="small"><time property="dateModified">2022-05-26</time></dd> </dl> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 wb-share" data-wb-share='{"lnkClass": "btn btn-primary pull-right"}'></div> </div> </div> </main> <footer id="wb-info" class="animated fadeIn"> <div class="container mrgn-bttm-xl"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4"> <nav class="col-x-12 wb-navcurr" aria-labelledby="aboutvacnav"> <h3 id="aboutvacnav">About <abbr title="Veterans Affairs Canada">VAC</abbr></h3> <ul class="list-unstyled mrgn-bttm-xl"> <li><a href="/eng/about-vac/what-we-do/accessibility">Accessibility</a></li> <li><a href="/eng/about-vac/news-media">News and media</a></li> <li><a href="/eng/about-vac/legislation-policies">Legislation and Policies</a></li> <li><a href="/eng/about-vac/who-we-are">Who we are</a></li> <li><a href="/eng/about-vac/what-we-do">What we do</a></li> <li><a href="/eng/about-vac/publications-reports">Publications and reports</a></li> <li><a href="/eng/about-vac/research">Research</a></li> <li><a href="/eng/resources">Resources</a></li> </ul> <h3>Contact us</h3> <ul class="list-unstyled mrgn-bttm-xl"> <li><a href="/eng/contact">Inquiries</a></li> <li><a href="/eng/contact#outside-canada">Outside Canada?</a></li> <li><a href="/eng/contact#office">Locations</a></li> <li><a href="/eng/resources/stay-connected">Stay connected</a></li> </ul> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <a href="/eng/resources/stay-connected/social-media" class="btn btn-default">Follow Us <i class="mrgn-lft-sm fas fa-share-alt" aria-hidden="true" title="Follow Us"></i></a> </div> </div> <a href="#wb-bnr"><div class="tp-pg-flt" id="top"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li> <span class="fas fa-chevron-up" aria-hidden="true" title="Top of page"></span> Top of page </li> </ul> </div></a> </nav> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8"> <div class="row mrgn-tp-lg"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6"> <h3>Questions? 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