| Place | Asia: Korea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/10796 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Location | Main Bld: Korea, Malaya & Indonesia Gallery: Upper Level: UN First War |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | South Korea |
| Date made | c 1950-1953 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
Korean War Service Medal : Republic of South Korea
Description
Korean War Service Medal showing on the obverse a map of the Korean peninsula and two crossed projectiles within a wreath. The reverse bears raised Korean lettering. The yellow ribbon has pale green-blue/white/red/white side stripes and has a red and blue embroidered ying/yang symbol in the centre.
History / Summary
This medal was issued by the Government of the Republic of South Korea to its own veterans of the Korean War. It was later offered to some of the veterans of nations who fought in the war on behalf of the United Nations.