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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.
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Korea Medal
For Campaign service Korean war 1950-53
General
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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. |
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Description
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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 |
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Bars
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Not issued with clasp |
Replacing
and Claiming Medals
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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
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Web Sites
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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
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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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