United Nations Korea Medal
This is an international military decoration established by the United Nations on December 12, 1950. The piece consists of a circular bronze alloy medallion approximately 36mm in diameter. The obverse features the UN emblem, a world map viewed from the North Pole flanked by olive branches, with the letters 'UN' embossed at the top. The reverse, though not visible, typically bears the inscription 'FOR SERVICE IN THE DEFENCE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS'. The medallion is suspended from a grooved ring attached to a silk moiré ribbon. The ribbon features nine vertical stripes of UN blue and eight white stripes, representing the colors of the United Nations. The metal shows a significant aged patina with darkening and verdigris typical for bronze exposed to air, though the striking of the emblem remains crisp. The ribbon appears well-preserved with vibrant colors and minimal fraying at the edges. This specific version, identified by the 'UN' on the obverse rather than the full name, is the universal version issued to various multinational forces during the Korean War (1950-1953).
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Estimated Value
$40.00 - $75.00
Basic Information
Category
Military Medals and Orders
Appraised On
April 3, 2026
Estimated Value
$40.00 - $75.00
Item Description
This is an international military decoration established by the United Nations on December 12, 1950. The piece consists of a circular bronze alloy medallion approximately 36mm in diameter. The obverse features the UN emblem, a world map viewed from the North Pole flanked by olive branches, with the letters 'UN' embossed at the top. The reverse, though not visible, typically bears the inscription 'FOR SERVICE IN THE DEFENCE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS'. The medallion is suspended from a grooved ring attached to a silk moiré ribbon. The ribbon features nine vertical stripes of UN blue and eight white stripes, representing the colors of the United Nations. The metal shows a significant aged patina with darkening and verdigris typical for bronze exposed to air, though the striking of the emblem remains crisp. The ribbon appears well-preserved with vibrant colors and minimal fraying at the edges. This specific version, identified by the 'UN' on the obverse rather than the full name, is the universal version issued to various multinational forces during the Korean War (1950-1953).
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