Rare French Korean War Service Commemorative Medal, 1950-1953 Original

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We want your repeat business. We get that by posting new items at a fair price. The French Commemorative Medal for United Nations Operations in Korea. Was established by decree of 8 January 1952.

It was awarded to service personnel of the French UN detachment in Korea and to French navy personnel who served in Korea for at least two months. On the obverse, the Korean arms occupy the centre of a round, eight-lobed geometric figure, against a background of radial stripes, with a flaming torch in the middle. The whole is surrounded by the two olive branches of the United Nations emblem. The reverse bears the inscription "French commemorative medal for United Nations operations in Korea", surrounded by the words "French Republic".

The flame of the torch and the roof of a pagoda form the motif of the medal suspension. The ribbon combines the colours of the UN and French flags.