Original UN Medal Set of 2 – UNPROFOR and UNOSOM Service
Key Information:
• Organization: United Nations
• Set of 2 original medals
• United Nations Medal – Yugoslavia (UNPROFOR) – Diameter approx.: 36.68 mm
• United Nations Medal – Somalia (UNOSOM) – Diameter approx.: 36.67 mm
• Identical medal design, different ribbons indicating missions
Medal Design:
Both medals feature the standard United Nations design with the UN emblem (world map surrounded by olive branches).
Reverse inscription:
“IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE”.
Different ribbons represent specific UN missions and areas of service.
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Medals in good condition with light wear and patina
• Minor surface marks consistent with age
• Ribbons in good condition with slight storage wear
• No major damage observed
Historical and Collectible Significance:
United Nations medals are awarded for participation in specific peacekeeping missions. The Yugoslavia medal relates to UNPROFOR operations in the Balkans during the 1990s, while the Somalia medal corresponds to UNOSOM missions (1992–1995). Although the medals share the same design, the ribbon distinguishes the theater of service, making each piece unique to its mission.
Summary:
A matching pair of United Nations medals representing service in Yugoslavia and Somalia peacekeeping missions. A nice collectible set showing different UN operations distinguished by ribbon colors.