UNTAET UN Transitional Administration in East Timor Medal

UNTAET UN Transitional Administration in East Timor Medal

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:

• Service as military, police, or civilian personnel in the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor.
• A minimum of 90 days of service in the mission.

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.

Unmounted Medals

If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.

UNTAET UN Transitional Administration in East Timor Medal Full Size Court Mounted

The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.

It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.

UNTAET UN Transitional Administration in East Timor Medal Full Size Swing Mounted

The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.

UNTAET UN Transitional Administration in East Timor Medal Miniature Court Mounted

Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

UNTAET UN Transitional Administration in East Timor Medal Miniature Swing Mounted

Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

UNTAET UN Transitional Administration in East Timor Medal Ribbon Bar

A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.