The prestigious UNTSO UN Truce Supervision organisation Medal, established in 1948, honours the service of military observers, police officers, and personnel who maintain peace and security. Read more..
The UNTSO UN Truce Supervision Organization Medal is an esteemed international award, established in 1948 by the United Nations. This medal honors the service of military observers, civilian police, and civilian personnel who have served in the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO). The mission's mandate is to assist and cooperate with other United Nations peacekeeping operations in the region to maintain peace and security.
Eligibility for the UNTSO UN Truce Supervision Organization 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, features a central stripe of United Nations blue flanked by two thinner stripes of white, which are themselves bordered by two wider stripes of United Nations blue. These colors represent the United Nations' role in establishing and maintaining peace.
