Multinational Force and Observers Medal | |
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![]() MFO medal | |
Type | Campaign medal |
Awarded for | 170 days service |
Presented by | Multinational Force and Observers |
Eligibility | Members of the MFO team |
Status | Active |
Established | March 24, 1982 |
![]() Ribbon for the Multinational Force and Observers Medal | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Varies by country |
Next (lower) | Varies by country |
Related | MFO Civilian Medal MFO Director General's Award |
The Multinational Force and Observers Medal is an international military decoration which was first created on March 24, 1982. The medal was established under the authority of the Director-General of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) which were established to monitor a neutral ceasefire zone, between Egypt and Israel, as the result of the Yom Kippur War of 1973.