description United Nations Medal Overview
The United Nations Medal is a service decoration awarded to personnel who complete qualifying service with a United Nations peacekeeping or other authorized field mission. It is not one identical ribbon for every deployment: the United Nations uses mission-specific ribbon patterns, while eligibility depends on the particular operation and period of service. The award records qualifying service performed under United Nations authority.
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Is there one identical United Nations Medal for every peacekeeping mission?
No. The United Nations uses mission-specific ribbon patterns and medal bars, so the ribbon can identify the operation for which the recipient qualified. The medal is a family of service awards rather than one identical ribbon for every deployment.
How long must someone serve to receive a United Nations Medal?
The qualifying period depends on the mission's rules, but a common United Nations standard is 90 consecutive days of service. Exceptions can apply when a mission ends or a person is medically evacuated or killed.
Who can receive a United Nations Medal?
Military personnel, police, and eligible civilian personnel may receive it after completing qualifying service with a United Nations field mission. The medal recognizes service to the mission, not necessarily combat bravery.
What is written on a United Nations Medal?
The obverse commonly carries the United Nations emblem and the words "In the Service of Peace." The ribbon and clasp identify the specific mission or service period.
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