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 with 'KOREA' is attached to the ribbon. The reverse bears raised lettering in Spanish 'POR SERICIO EN DEFENSA DE LOS PRINCIPIOS DE LA CARTA DE LAS NACIONES UNIDAS'.
Contextual Description
This specimen medal is an example of the United Nations Service Medal issued to Spanish speaking participants in the Korean War.
Details
Accession Number
REL/10794
Physical Description
Material: Bronze
Measurement
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Gallery location
Main Bld: Korea, Malaya & Indonesia Gallery, Cold War
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