United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia Medal

No metal bar. 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 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 Collection from Citywest or postage is extra at buyer's expense.