UN Korean War Commemorative Medal 1950 1953 Dutch Type

United Nations: UN Service Medal Korea, Dutch 
Version. 
Dutch issue of the United Nations Korean War 
Commemorative Medal, awarded to UN military 
personnel for service in Korea (1950–1954). 
Bestowed “For Services Defending the Principles 
of the United Nations Charter,” this medal 
represents the Netherlands’ contribution to UN 
forces in the Korean conflict. 
The Medal was established by the UN in 1950 and 
was the first international award ever created by 
the United Nations.
It was awarded to members of the multi-national 
forces who participated in the Korean War (27 
June 1950 and 27 July 1954), in different reverse 
side form for each participating Nation. 
Especially for the Dutch forces the service period 
for the award had been extended until 01 Jan. 
1955. 
A total of only 3972 Dutch soldiers & 1360 sailors 
of the Royal Netherlands Navy served in Korea 
during the War, hence the medal is very hard to 
find.
A historic Cold War–era award.

FULL SIZE

Korean War 1950 - 1953

Item 100% original - replaced ribbon

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