The UNTAET UN Transitional Administration in East Timor Medal is a prestigious international award for military, police, and civilian personnel who served in East Timor. Made of bronze with a UN emblem. Read more..
The UNTAET UN Transitional Administration in East Timor Medal is a notable international award, instituted in 2000 by the United Nations. This medal is given in recognition of the service of military, police, and civilian personnel who have participated in the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). The mission's mandate was to administer the territory, exercise legislative and executive authority during the transition period, and support capacity-building for self-government.
Eligibility for the UNTAET UN Transitional Administration in East Timor Medal includes the following:
The 35-millimeter-diameter circular medal is made of bronze. The obverse displays the emblem of the United Nations: a map of the world, encircled by olive branches, symbolizing peace. The reverse carries the inscription 'IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE'.
The accompanying ribbon, 35 millimeters wide, is comprised of a series of stripes in various colours. The central band of UN blue is flanked by a thin white stripe and a wider band of UN blue. These colours are followed by a thin white stripe, a wide light blue stripe, and a thin dark blue stripe. The light blue and dark blue represent the sky and sea of East Timor, while the white stands for peace.
