France, Iv Republic. A United Nations Operations In Korea Medal Hold Combatants version

Combatants version

obverse illustrating an airplane flying now over the waves of the ocean below

Italian manufactured

the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch

marked "YANGTZE SERVICE" and numbered "8426" on the lid

France, Iv Republic. A United Nations Operations In Korea Medal Hold Combatants version(Mdaille commmorative des oprations de l'ONU en Core). Instituted in 1952. In bronze, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" (bronze) on the reverse, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The United Nations Operations in Korea Commemorative Medal was instituted on January 8, 1952 and awarded to members of the French armed forces who fought in the Korean War.