Celebrate the valour and commitment of armed forces, law enforcement, and civilians with the prestigious United Nations Medal. A powerful emblem representing global peacekeeping endeavours. Read more..
The United Nations Medal is a military service award established in 1960 to recognize the efforts of military personnel, police, and civilian personnel who have served in various United Nations peacekeeping operations. The medal is awarded to individuals who have participated in these missions with the goal of maintaining peace, security, and stability in regions affected by conflict. The United Nations Medal serves as a symbol of appreciation for the dedication, professionalism, and bravery of the individuals who contribute to the success of UN peacekeeping operations around the world.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the United Nations Medal, personnel must have been serving as members of military forces, police forces, or as civilians participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations. The specific eligibility criteria may vary depending on the mission, but typically require a minimum period of service within the mission area (usually 90 days).
Design
The medal is designed as a circular bronze medallion, featuring the emblem of the United Nations on the obverse, which consists of a map of the world surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The reverse of the medal is plain, with the words "IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE" inscribed in the center.
Ribbon
The ribbon of the United Nations Medal features a background of United Nations blue with two narrow white stripes towards each edge. The specific design of the ribbon may vary depending on the mission for which the medal is awarded, with additional colors or stripes added to represent the specific mission or operation.
The United Nations Medal is a symbol of the dedication, professionalism, and bravery of military personnel, police, and civilian personnel who have served in United Nations peacekeeping operations. It is a testament to their vital role in promoting peace, security, and stability in regions affected by conflict and strife.
If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
