AUSTRALIAN USA REPUBLIC REPUBLIC KOREA SERVICE WAR MEDALS REPLICA ARMY NAVY

Description

Offered is full sized Republic of Korea War Service Medal for service during the Korean War.

This is a well made die cast replica of the original, which were awarded to Australian, US and other allied forces for service in Korea in 1951 to recognise the assistance provided by members of the United Nations forces in combatting communist aggressions in Korea. (see full award details below). Medal measures 34mm x 45mm, features a burnished brass type metal base. Comes with a 15cm length of the correct specified ribbon.

These are quality replicas, they can be worn on special occasions or framed as the purpose suits. Perfect for your medal mounting supplies or veterans replacement. Medal does not come mounted, but as pictured. At JB Military Antiques we have made sure that this medal and ribbon correspond exactly as per Australian Honours & Awards specifications, as every single example we have come across in Australia and worldwide either is the incorrect sized medal or incorrectly spaced ribbon. You can be assured you are buying the correct medal and ribbon when you buy from us!

Republic of Korea War Service Medal

The Republic of Korea War Service Medal was introduced by South Korea in 1951 to recognise the assistance provided by members of the United Nations forces in combatting communist aggressions in Korea.

During the Korean War, Australia used the Imperial Honours and Awards System and was therefore subject to the award policies set by the United Kingdom at the time. The regulations of the day did not permit the acceptance or wearing of this medal by British Commonwealth military personnel.

Following a campaign by the Australian Council of Korea Veterans Associations, a new offer of the medal was made by the South Korean government which was accepted, and approved for wear, by the Governor-General in 2017.

Eligibility for the Medal

Veterans who have been awarded with the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with Clasp KOREA are also eligible for the Republic of Korea War Service medal. The eligibility criteria, as directed by the Republic of Korea, is as follows:

Served between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953

The service prescribed must have been performed:

While on permanent assignment; or

While on temporary duty within the territorial limits of Korea or on waters immediately adjacent thereto for 30 consecutive days or 60 days not consecutive; or

While as crew members of aircraft in aerial flight over Korea participating in actual combat operations or in support of combat operations.

5,700 members of the Royal Australian Navy, 10,800 members from the Australian Army, and 1,400 members of the Royal Australian Air Force who served in the Korean War operational theatre from 27 June 1950 to 19 April 1956. 5,700 members of the Royal Australian Navy, 10,800 members from the Australian Army, and 1,400 members of the Royal Australian Air Force who served in the Korean War operational theatre from 27 June 1950 to 19 April 1956.