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United Nations Medals

UNMIL 2003

United Nations Mission in Liberia

mission:
The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) was established by
Security Council resolution 1509 of 19 September 2003 to support the
implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the peace process; to
protect United Nations staff, facilities and civilians; to support humanitarian
and human rights activities; and to assist in national security reform,
including national police training and the formation of a new, restructured
military. The mission is ongoing.

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.

oBvERSE
ribbon:
The medal ribbon bears two outer bands of United Nations blue,
representing the UN presence in the Republic of Liberia. Inside the bands
of UN blue are two bands of white, which represents the dawn of peace
and progress. The red and dark blue bands in the centre reflect the main
Liberian national colours, and the Atlantic ocean coastline that is the
symbol of unity throughout the country.

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

RIBBoN

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