| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/10946 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Location | Main Bld: Korea, Malaya & Indonesia Gallery: Upper Level: UN First War |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1953 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
United Nations Service Medal for Korea (Greek )
Description
Bronze medal with blue and white striped ribbon, bearing on the obverse the United Nations badge of a world map within an olive wreath. A bar 'KOPEA' [Greek spelling of Korea] is attached to the ribbon. The reverse bears a Greek insciption in raised lettering.
History / Summary
This specimen medal is an example of the United Nations service medal awarded to Greek participants in the Korean War.