Miniature circular bronze medal with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with the emblem of the United Nations, being a map of the world with gridlines within a laurel wreath, the letters ‘UN’ above; the reverse inscribed ‘IN THE SERVICE / OF PEACE’; diameter 19.12mm (0.75 inch); on original ribbon.
The Medal was instituted in February 1992 and awarded for 90 days’ service in the multi-national United Nations force that served in the former Yugoslavia and in particular Croatia and Bosnia.
Thirty-eight countries committed troops to the force.
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