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United Nations Medals

UNIKoM 1991

United Nations Iraq/Kuwait observer Mission

mission:
UNIKOM was established in April 1991 following the forced withdrawal of
Iraqui forces from Kuwait. Its task was to monitor the demilitarised zone
established along the Iraq/Kuwait border, deter border violations and to
report on any hostile action. The mandate of the mission was completed
in October 2003.

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

ribbon:
The ribbon contains a narrow central stripe of UN blue, surrounded by
oBvERSE two broad bands of a buff or desert colour, representative of the Iraqi and
Kuwaiti Deserts.

Qualification:
Qualifying period of 90 days of service in the mission area.

REvERSE

RIBBoN

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