Korea Medal (with " BRITT:OMN" inscription)

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SKU: 02.GBR.0271.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$100-1110 USD

  • Silver Medal (with " BRITT:OMN" inscription)  Obverse
  • Silver Medal (with " BRITT:OMN" inscription)  Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100-1110 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Cupro-nickel
  • Inscription
    Obv: ELIZABETH II DEI GRA: BRITT:OMN: REGINA F:D: Rev: KOREA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    36mm

History


The Korea Medal was sanctioned by King George VI by Army Order 103 in July 1951 to reward British and Commonwealth forces who took part in the Korean War between July 2, 1950, and July 27, 1953. Service curtailed by death or disability attributed to active duty qualified for the award of the Silver Medal.

There are 3 versions of the Medal which differ by obverse inscription and composition. The first and second versions are composed of cupro-nickel. The first version depicts an obverse inscription that reads, "ELIZABETH II DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REGINA F:D:", while the second version has "BRITT: OMN:" omitted. The third version is issued to Canadian recipients, is composed of silver, and features the obverse inscription, "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA."

The Silver Medals features an engraving of the recipient's name on the rim. However, a variety of different naming styles were used.

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