United Nations Service Medal for Korea | |
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Type | Campaign medal |
Awarded for | Campaign service |
Description | Bronze disk, 35mm diameter |
Presented by | United Nations |
Eligibility | All United Nations forces |
Campaign(s) | Korean War 1950–53 |
Established | 12 December 1950[1][2] |
Related | Republic 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.