United Nations Service Medal Korea

United Nations Service Medal for Korea
United Nations Service Medal Korea: obverse and English language reverse
TypeCampaign medal
Awarded forCampaign service
DescriptionBronze disk, 35mm diameter
Presented byUnited Nations United Nations
EligibilityAll United Nations forces
Campaign(s)Korean War 1950–53
Established12 December 1950[1][2]
Service ribbon
RelatedRepublic of Korea War Service Medal
Korea Medal (British Commonwealth)
Korean Service Medal (United States)

The United Nations Service Medal Korea (UNSMK) is an international military decoration established by the United Nations on December 12, 1950 as the United Nations Service Medal. The decoration was the first international award ever created by the United Nations and recognized the multi-national defense forces which participated in the Korean War.

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