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Medals of the Irish Defence Forces

UNoGIL 1958

United Nations observer Group in Lebanon

mission:
UNOGIL was established in May 1958, after an armed rebellion broke out
in Lebanon near the Syrian Border over proposed constitutional changes
by President Camille Chamoun, who wished to be elected to another term
in office. Syria now part of the United Arab Republic (UAR), was lending
its support to the Muslim cause, by infiltrating arms and ammunition into
Lebanon for use by Lebanese rebels. The UN Security Council set up
UNOGIL to ensure personnel, arms and ammunition were not infiltrated
across the Lebanese border. UNOGIL was withdrawn in December
1958.

medal:
Medal obverse
The medal bears a map of the world, bronze in colour, surrounded by olive
branches and bearing the letters UN on the top inscribed in bas-relief.

Medal Reverse
oBvERSE The medal reverse contains the expression IN THE SERVICE OF
PEACE inscribed in bas-relief.

ribbon:
The ribbon (same as UNTSO) has the UN blue background with two
narrow white stripes, the basic colours of the UN.

Qualification:
Qualifying period of 180 days of service in the mission area.

REvERSE

RIBBoN

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