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British Operational Service Medal - Congo

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SKU:BN42821

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SKU:
BN42821

Specifications

Brand Group 2, Product Group 2, Product Group 3,

Specifications

Brand Group 2:
Medals of Australia
Product Group 2:
Medals
Product Group 3:
Replica Medals
Organisation:
Honours & Awards,Imperial

Description

Operational Service Medal – Democratic Republic of Congo

Eligibility

The Operational Service Medal (OSM) for the Democratic Republic of Congo is awarded to British Armed Forces personnel who supported Operation Coral in 2003. This operation involved a short-term deployment to Bunia as part of a European Union peacekeeping force under a UN mandate.

Design

The medal is circular and made of silver. The obverse shows the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FID DEF”. The reverse features the Union Flag with the inscription “FOR OPERATIONAL SERVICE” and directional points, flanked by service emblems. Recipient details are engraved on the rim. Replicas are marked with the word “COPY”.

Ribbon

The ribbon is light blue with stripes of dark red, navy blue, and green. These colours represent the joint services and the terrain of the region. No clasp is issued with this version of the medal.

Symbolism

The OSM for the Congo recognises the UK’s contribution to international peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. It represents service in dangerous and politically complex environments under multinational command.

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