Korean War Service Medal : Republic of South Korea Accession Number: REL/10796

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.

Contextual Description

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.

Details

Accession Number
REL/10796
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Medal
Physical Description
Material: Bronze
Measurement
Overall (Conservation): 90 mm x 38 mm x 6 mm
Date Made
c 1950-1953
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: Korea, Malaya & Indonesia Gallery, Cold War
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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Accession REL/10796

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