The Canadian Army Korean War UN Medal Full Size is an official military decoration awarded to members of the Canadian Armed Forces who served under United Nations Command during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. This full-size medal features a circular design with the UN emblem on the obverse and a map of Korea on the reverse, symbolizing the international nature of the conflict. It is suspended from a light blue ribbon with two white stripes, representing the colors of the United Nations. As the first international service medal awarded by the UN, it was issued to personnel who served a minimum of 30 days in the qualifying areas of Korea or adjacent waters. The medal recognizes Canada’s contribution to collective security during the Korean conflict, where over 26,000 Canadians served. This item holds significance in military history as evidence of Canadian participation in multinational peacekeeping operations during the early Cold War era.
