United Nations Disengagement Observer Force Medal

No Metal Bar. 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 central stripe of UN blue with a red line down the middle representing the UN patrolled Area of Separation; two narrow stripes of black, representing the volcanic rock of the Golan region appear on either side with two narrow bands of white, symbolic of the snow on Mt. Hermon, outside these. At either end are wide bands of burgundy, symbolising the purple haze at sunset and the native thistles of the Golan. Qualification: Qualifying period of 90 days of service in the mission area