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United Nations Medals

UNMIK 1999

United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo

mission:
UNMIK was established on 10 June 1999 by adoption of Security Council
Resolution 1244. The goal of the mission is the resolution of the grave
humanitarian situation in Kosovo, through the implementation of return
of refugees and prevention of the escalation of conflict between parties
in the region. A NATO led force called KFOR provides an international
security presence in support of UNMIK’s work.

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:
oBvERSE
The ribbon has two outer bands of light UN blue, symbolising the
presence of the United Nations. The inner band in dark blue symbolises
the International Security presence and the cooperation and support
received from it. The two bands in white symbolise the overall objective
to promote peace for all the people in Kosovo.

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

REvERSE

RIBBoN

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