[{"id":25023197,"handle":"medal-un","updated_at":"2024-11-05T06:40:06-07:00","published_at":"2017-02-11T21:05:31-07:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","title":"Medal, UN","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eUnited Nations Service Medals in Full Size Replica and Miniature format.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFull Size Medals include 8 inches of ribbon and Miniature Medals include 5 inches of ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll come loose with no mounting. Mounting or mounting bars are available at additional cost.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2018-04-16T09:03:20-06:00","alt":"","width":150,"height":100,"src":"\/\/www.defencemedals.ca\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/UN_Flag_2_0071ac9d-3b66-40d2-b496-4551f47804e4.jpg?v=1523891000"}}]
The UN medal was established by the Secretary-General in 1966 for award, subject to the Regulations for the United Nations Medal (ST/SGB/119/Rev.1), to military personnel and civilian police who are or have been in the service of the United Nations.
All full size medals come with 8 inches of mission ribbon.