Korean 1950-53

Mock Up

Obverse: The laureated bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right surrounded by a legend, the  first issue contained "ELIZABETH II DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REGINA F: D:" and the
second issue "ELIZABETH II: DEI: GRATIA: REGINA F: D: +". Medals to the Canadian forces have the word "CANADA" under the buts, 27,500 issued to Canadians. 
 
 





Korea 1950-53 Ribbon

Korea Medal

General 
Information
The Medal was awarded to all British and Commonwealth forces who took part in the Korean war between July 1950 and July 27th ,1953. Particularly sort after by medal collectors are the medals issued to the 'Glorious Gloucesters' for their for their gallant stand at the Imjin River.
Description
British Medals were issued in cupro-nickel impressed in small capitals, Medals to Australian and New Zealand forces were impressed in large capitals and the Canadian version was struck in silver. Ribbon: Yellow with two blue stripes 
Bars
Not issued with clasp
Replacing 
and Claiming Medals

Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA)
(Joint Personnel Administration Centre)
MOD Medal Office
Building 250
RAF Innsworth
Gloucester
GL3 1HW

JPAC Enquiry Centre:
Tel: 0141 224 3600
Veterans Freephone: 0800 085 3600

Web Sites

Good Reference site is The Korea Medals 

A good and efficient Medal service in the UK can be found at the web site
Raymond D. Holdich International


 
 
 
Korea 1950-53

Mock Up

Reverse: Hercules, armed with a dagger, with his left arm out horizontally holding Hydra, which he is also holding off with his left leg. Korea is in the exergue.
 
 










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