Korea Medal (South African)
- Korea Medal (South African)
Infobox Military Award
name= Korea Medal
caption= Ribbon: 32mm, orange, navy blue, air force blue, navy blue, orange.
awarded_by= South Africa
type= Campaign medal
eligibility= South African Defence Force.
for= Campaign service.
campaign= Korean war 1950-53.
status=
description= Silver disc, 38mm diameter.
clasps= None.
established= 1953.
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The Korea Medal was a South African military campaign medal. It was issued to South African volunteers who served in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953.
References
* Alexander, E. G. M., Barron G. K. B. and Bateman, A. J. (1986). "South African Orders, Decorations and Medals". Human and Rousseau.
* Monick, S, (1988). "South African Military Awards 1912-1987". South African National Museum of Military History.
ee also
* British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
* South African military decorations
External links
* [http://www.geocities.com/militaf/ South African Medals Website]
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